Bus and Coach from Newark to Chicago: Compare all prices

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

£82

Thursday

£66

Friday

£65

Saturday

£65

Sunday

£55

Monday

£69

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 30m	23:35	Newark	Penn Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 03/02/2026 23:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound US	25h 0m	23:35	Newark	Penn Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£125	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 03/02/2026 23:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £125 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
Greyhound US	24h 50m	08:10	Newark	Penn Station	08:00	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	£145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 03/02/2026 08:10:00 to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £145 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Greyhound US	18h 30m	16:30	Newark	Penn Station	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£174	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 03/02/2026 16:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £174 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Greyhound US	22h 40m	16:30	Newark	Penn Station	14:10	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	£178	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 03/02/2026 16:30:00 to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/02/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £178 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Newark to Chicago via Cleveland, you can save more than £36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  25h 40m
  
  0
  
  16:20
  
  Newark
  Penn Station
  
  04:45
  
  Cleveland
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £47
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 04/02/2026 16:20:00 to Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 04:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 25m
- Busbud
  
  12h 45m
  
  0
  
  05:15
  
  Cleveland
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  17:00
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £35
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Cleveland (USA) at 05/02/2026 05:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
Travel time is 8h 10m longer, but you will save £36

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 40m	11:30	Newark	Penn Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 04/02/2026 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	19h 10m	11:30	Newark	Penn Station	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 04/02/2026 11:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £92 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Greyhound US	22h 50m	16:20	Newark	Penn Station	14:10	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	£128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 04/02/2026 16:20:00 to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Greyhound US	22h 5m	16:20	Newark	Penn Station	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 04/02/2026 16:20:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
Greyhound US	25h 0m	23:35	Newark	Penn Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 04/02/2026 23:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £128 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 55m	16:30	Newark	Penn Station	13:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 05/02/2026 16:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 13:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
Greyhound US	25h 0m	23:35	Newark	Penn Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 05/02/2026 23:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
Greyhound US	18h 30m	16:30	Newark	Penn Station	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 05/02/2026 16:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
FlixBus	19h 40m	11:30	Newark	Penn Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 05/02/2026 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	19h 10m	11:30	Newark	Penn Station	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 05/02/2026 11:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/02/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	25h 0m	23:35	Newark	Penn Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 06/02/2026 23:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
Greyhound US	21h 30m	23:35	Newark	Penn Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£66	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 06/02/2026 23:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound US	24h 50m	08:10	Newark	Penn Station	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 06/02/2026 08:10:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
FlixBus	19h 40m	11:30	Newark	Penn Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 06/02/2026 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	19h 10m	11:30	Newark	Penn Station	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 06/02/2026 11:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/02/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 40m	16:30	Newark	Penn Station	14:10	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 07/02/2026 16:30:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
Greyhound US	21h 30m	23:35	Newark	Penn Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 07/02/2026 23:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound US	25h 0m	23:35	Newark	Penn Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 07/02/2026 23:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
FlixBus	19h 40m	11:30	Newark	Penn Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 07/02/2026 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	19h 10m	11:30	Newark	Penn Station	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 07/02/2026 11:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/02/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 40m	11:30	Newark	Penn Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 08/02/2026 11:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Greyhound US	21h 30m	23:35	Newark	Penn Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 08/02/2026 23:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound US	24h 50m	08:10	Newark	Penn Station	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 08/02/2026 08:10:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Greyhound US	22h 40m	16:30	Newark	Penn Station	14:10	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 08/02/2026 16:30:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
FlixBus	19h 10m	11:30	Newark	Penn Station	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 08/02/2026 11:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/02/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 50m	16:20	Newark	Penn Station	14:10	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£69	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 09/02/2026 16:20:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Greyhound US	18h 40m	16:20	Newark	Penn Station	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 09/02/2026 16:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Greyhound US	21h 30m	23:35	Newark	Penn Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 09/02/2026 23:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound US	24h 50m	08:10	Newark	Penn Station	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 09/02/2026 08:10:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Greyhound US	25h 0m	23:35	Newark	Penn Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 09/02/2026 23:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/02/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Newark to Chicago is £55 on 08/02/2026. 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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Newark to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Newark and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 coaches from Newark to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Newark and Chicago, with 1 offers.

Facts about coaches from Newark to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 13 times every day by bus from Newark to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Newark to Chicago starting from £55!

Cheapest Bus	£55
Fastest Bus	17h 30m
Earliest Coach	08:10
Latest Coach	23:35
Daily Bus Connections	13 Ø
Distance	1,130.8 km
Coach Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Newark to Chicago

Every day, 13 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 03/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£118

Wednesday 04/02

£82

Thursday 05/02

£74

Friday 06/02

£80

Saturday 07/02

£80

Sunday 08/02

£85

Monday 09/02

£69

Tuesday 10/02

£110

Wednesday 11/02

£78

Thursday 12/02

£72

Friday 13/02

£82

Saturday 14/02

£85

Sunday 15/02

£67

Monday 16/02

£64

Tuesday 17/02

£95

Wednesday 18/02

£74

Thursday 19/02

£72

Friday 20/02

£77

Saturday 21/02

£78

Sunday 22/02

£72

Monday 23/02

£67

Tuesday 24/02

£96

Wednesday 25/02

£78

Thursday 26/02

£66

Friday 27/02

£69

Saturday 28/02

£85

Sunday 01/03

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 £55, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Newark to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £95.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Newark to Chicago, with £55. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £64.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Newark to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Newark to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Newark to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Newark to Chicago:

Cheapest Price	£61
Fastest Coach	17h 30m
Earliest Coach	08:10
Last Coach	23:35
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	02/02/2026

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.

Penn Station

Raymond Plaza W 1

Broad St Across From Njt

Raymond Plaza East

Raymond Plaza East, between Ferry St. and Edison Pl

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

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 £55 and takes 18h 40m. 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 £55 to £181. 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 13 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 Greyhound US and takes 17h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £174. 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 08:10. 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 13 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 13 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

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

More bus routes to Newark and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Newark and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!