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Compare all timetables for the bus from Newark to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Newark to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today
£118
tomorrow
£91
Tuesday
£71
Wednesday
£82
Thursday
£79
Friday
£79
Saturday
£74

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 18h 40m 16:20 Newark Penn Station 10:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £118
Greyhound US 20h 20m 23:35 Newark Penn Station 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £125
Greyhound US 22h 25m 16:20 Newark Penn Station 13:45 Chicago Union Station  Economy £130
  • Did you know that if you travel from Newark to Chicago via South Bend, IN, you can save more than £40? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      18h 40m
      0
      16:20
      Newark
      Penn Station
      08:45
      South Bend, IN
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £66
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 10m
      0
      08:50
      South Bend, IN
      Bus Stop
      10:00
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £40

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 18h 40m 16:20 Newark Penn Station 10:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £91
FlixBus 16h 20m 22:05 Newark Penn Station 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £92
Greyhound US 21h 30m 23:35 Newark Penn Station 20:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £94
FlixBus 23h 0m 10:00 Newark Penn Station 08:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £97
Greyhound US 24h 55m 23:35 Newark Penn Station 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £97
  • Did you know that if you travel from Newark to Chicago via South Bend, IN, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      18h 40m
      0
      16:20
      Newark
      Penn Station
      08:45
      South Bend, IN
      Bus Stop
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £66
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Greyhound US
      2h 10m
      0
      08:50
      South Bend, IN
      Bus Stop
      10:00
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 24h 55m 23:35 Newark Penn Station 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £71
Greyhound US 21h 55m 16:20 Newark Penn Station 13:15 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £75
Greyhound US 18h 40m 16:20 Newark Penn Station 10:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £76
FlixBus 34h 15m 22:45 Newark Penn Station 08:00 Chicago Union Station  Economy £87

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 21h 30m 23:35 Newark Penn Station 20:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £82
Greyhound US 24h 50m 08:10 Newark Penn Station 08:00 Chicago Union Station  Economy £83
Greyhound US 18h 40m 16:20 Newark Penn Station 10:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £83
FlixBus 16h 20m 22:05 Newark Penn Station 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £84
FlixBus 19h 40m 11:30 Newark Penn Station 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £93

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 19h 40m 11:30 Newark Penn Station 06:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £79
FlixBus 16h 20m 22:05 Newark Penn Station 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £79
Greyhound US 24h 55m 23:35 Newark Penn Station 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £84
FlixBus 21h 20m 22:05 Newark Penn Station 18:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £85
Greyhound US 21h 30m 23:35 Newark Penn Station 20:05 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £88

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 18h 40m 16:20 Newark Penn Station 10:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £79
Greyhound US 20h 20m 23:35 Newark Penn Station 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £79
Greyhound US 33h 50m 23:10 Newark Penn Station 08:00 Chicago Union Station  Economy £82
FlixBus 21h 50m 22:05 Newark Penn Station 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £83
FlixBus 16h 20m 22:05 Newark Penn Station 13:25 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £84

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 18h 40m 16:20 Newark Penn Station 10:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £74
Greyhound US 20h 20m 23:35 Newark Penn Station 18:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £76
Greyhound US 24h 55m 23:35 Newark Penn Station 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £77
FlixBus 21h 20m 22:05 Newark Penn Station 18:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £78
FlixBus 23h 0m 10:00 Newark Penn Station 08:00 Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy £82

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Newark to Chicago is £66 on 28/10/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Newark and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Newark and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily coaches from Newark to Chicago. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Newark and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 44 coaches from Newark to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Newark and Chicago, with 27 offers.

Facts about coaches from Newark to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Newark to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Newark to Chicago starting from £66!

Cheapest Bus £66
Fastest Bus 15h 20m
Earliest Coach 16:20
Latest Coach 23:35
Daily Bus Connections 15 Ø
Distance 1,130.8 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Newark to Chicago

Every day, 15 buses from 2 coach companies leave Newark for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
Sunday 01/11
£118
Monday 02/11
£101
Tuesday 03/11
£76
Wednesday 04/11
£82
Thursday 05/11
£79
Friday 06/11
£83
Saturday 07/11
£87
Sunday 08/11
£107
Monday 09/11
£79
Tuesday 10/11
£78
Wednesday 11/11
£78
Thursday 12/11
£80
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£72
Sunday 15/11
£75
Monday 16/11
£81
Tuesday 17/11
£66
Wednesday 18/11
£70
Thursday 19/11
£78
Friday 20/11
£101
Saturday 21/11
£93
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Newark to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Newark to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £66, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Newark to Chicago. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £79.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Newark to Chicago, with £71. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £79.

How to save money travelling from Newark to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Newark to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Newark to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Newark to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Newark and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Newark and Chicago.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Newark to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from Newark to Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Newark to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Newark to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Newark to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Newark to Chicago bus

How much does a Newark - Chicago coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Newark - Chicago bus trip is available from £66 and takes 23h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Newark to Chicago?

The connection Newark to Chicago is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £66 to £176. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Newark - Chicago route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Newark to Chicago is offered by roughly 15 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chicago from Newark take?

The quickest coach from Newark to Chicago is provided by FlixBus and takes 15h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £113. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Newark to Chicago?

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Newark at 16:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Newark to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Newark at 23:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Newark - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Newark to Chicago can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Newark and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Chicago from Newark?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Newark Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Newark Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Newark to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Newark to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 15 daily trips between Newark and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Newark to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 15 trips between Newark and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Newark to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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