New York, NY to Chicago, IL Bus

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Date Tomorrow
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Passengers 1 passenger
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  • Lowest price from MYR 628.73
  • Average duration 24h 17m
  • Connections per day 74
  • Distance 1,146 km
  • CO₂ per person 102 kg

bus from New York, NY to Chicago, IL

The journey from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is about 1,146 km. On average a bus trip takes 24h 17m with 74 connections per day.

Lowest price MYR 628.73
Trip duration 24h 17m
Connections per day 74
Lowest price MYR 628.73
Highest price MYR 1,493.27
First departure 01:30 AM
Last departure 11:59 PM
Distance 1,146 km
Departure New York, NY
Arrival Chicago, IL
Travel operator FlixBus, Greyhound
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How can I get the cheapest bus tickets to travel from New York, NY to Chicago, IL?

The cheapest bus tickets from New York, NY to Chicago, IL cost ≈ MYR 628.73 (€136.70). On average, you can expect to spend around ≈ MYR 1,179.68 (€256.49) for your bus ticket. Virail will help you find a journey that fits your budget. You can expect prices to vary between different travel providers and methods of transport; often, faster journeys will cost more than slower routes. If your travel dates are flexible, you might be able to find cheaper bus tickets, as prices may fluctuate a little from day to day. You may also find lower prices by booking at certain times of day, avoiding rush hour traffic. Another tip for travelers on a tight budget is to look for connecting journeys. Sometimes it can be cheaper to make a change or two along the way, rather than traveling on a direct route from New York, NY to Chicago, IL.
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The prices for bus tickets from New York, NY to Chicago, IL vary depending on a range of factors including how far in advance you're booking, your travel dates, and the type of transport you want to use. On certain routes, there may be different classes available, which will also affect the price. The average bus ticket price is approximately ≈ MYR 1,179.68 (€256.49). For the lowest prices, it is usually best to book as far in advance as possible and look out for low-cost options, such as non-refundable tickets or traveling outside of peak hours. Be aware that some providers do not offer refunds or changes on their lower priced tickets, so it is advised to check before completing your transaction.

How long does the journey from New York, NY to Chicago, IL take by bus?

The journey between New York, NY and Chicago, IL by bus is approximately 1,146 km. It will take you more or less 24h 17m to complete this journey. This average figure does not take into account any delays that might arise on your route in exceptional circumstances. If you are planning to make a connection or operating on a tight schedule, give yourself plenty of time. The journey between New York, NY and Chicago, IL runs for about 1,146 km and usually takes approximately 24h 17m. However, this figure is an average and will vary according to a number of factors. Depending on the method of transport that you choose, you might be able to arrive in less time. The shortest time in which you can complete this journey is 19h 1m. If you are trying to get from New York, NY to Chicago, IL as quickly as possible, look for express routes or non-stopping services. Direct routes are not always the fastest way to travel. At times, you may even find a quicker route that involves a connection in another city.

How many journeys from New York, NY to Chicago, IL are there every day?

You will be able to travel from New York, NY to Chicago, IL using companies such as . Combined, these providers offer an average of 74 journeys each day. This average figure may not necessarily reflect your chosen travel dates. On certain days of the week, there may be more or less journeys available. At the busiest times, there will be up to departures available in a single day. You can choose to travel from New York, NY to Chicago, IL using both direct and indirect routes. These options will help you find a journey that suits your budget, your time frame, and the circumstances of your trip. There are, on average, 6 direct connections from New York, NY to Chicago, IL each day. Indirect connections add more possibilities, giving you extra flexibility when traveling. In an average day, you will find 68 journeys with at least one change. These figures may vary at certain times of year, and some routes might not run every day of the week. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from New York, NY to Chicago, IL. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

Greyhound Lines, Inc.80.22 kg CO₂
17:05Queens Vil (7-11 - Jd Foods)
22h
20:05Chicago Union Station
MYR 323.33
2 changes
FlixBus80.22 kg CO₂
10:45New York Penn Station
20h 25m
06:10Chicago Union Station
MYR 395.45
direct
FlixBus80.22 kg CO₂
10:00Allen St., NYC
21h 10m
06:10Chicago Union Station
MYR 395.45
direct

Next departures from New York, NY to Chicago, IL

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

Greyhound MYR 1,471.56
01:30 New York Penn Station
36h 10m · 3 changes
07:55 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,493.27
01:30 Midtown - 300 W 31st St
19h 45m · 3 changes
07:55 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
MYR 1,244.53
01:30 Midtown - 300 W 31st St
20h 15m · 1 changes
23:40 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound MYR 1,214.09
01:30 New York Penn Station
20h 15m · 1 changes
23:40 Chicago Bus Station
MYR 1,157.47
01:35 New York Port Authority
21h 5m · 1 changes
23:00 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound MYR 1,177.29
02:45 New York Port Authority
20h · 1 changes
23:40 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,244.53
02:45 New York Port Authority
20h · 1 changes
23:40 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus MYR 1,051.73
05:50 GW Bridge
20h 10m · 1 changes
06:10 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus MYR 1,101.50
05:50 GW Bridge
19h 40m · 1 changes
05:40 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
FlixBus MYR 1,007.12
05:50 New York (GW Bridge)
20h 10m · 1 changes
06:10 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus MYR 1,261.14
08:30 New York Port Authority
20h 10m · 1 changes
05:40 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
FlixBus MYR 1,323.32
08:30 New York Port Authority
20h 40m · 1 changes
06:10 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,360.67
08:30 New York Port Authority
21h 25m · 1 changes
07:55 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
FlixBus MYR 1,273.88
08:30 New York Port Authority
20h 40m · 1 changes
06:10 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound MYR 1,310.67
08:30 New York Port Authority
21h 25m · 1 changes
07:55 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus MYR 825.81
10:00 Chinatown
20h 40m · direct
05:40 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
FlixBus MYR 747.02
10:00 Chinatown
21h 10m · direct
06:10 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus MYR 1,091.15
10:20 New York City
19h 35m · 1 changes
05:40 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
FlixBus MYR 1,041.38
10:20 New York City
20h 5m · 1 changes
06:10 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus MYR 995.62
10:20 New York (Hudson Yards)
20h 5m · 1 changes
06:10 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus MYR 747.02
10:45 Midtown - 300 W 31st St
20h 25m · direct
06:10 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus MYR 825.81
10:45 Midtown - 300 W 31st St
19h 55m · direct
05:40 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
FlixBus MYR 708.21
10:45 New York Penn Station
20h 25m · direct
06:10 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,182.26
11:00 NYC Chinatown Lucky Star
29h 50m · 3 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,132.49
11:00 NYC Chinatown Lucky Star
30h 30m · 4 changes
22:25 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound MYR 1,131.21
11:00 Allen St., NYC
38h 40m · 3 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound MYR 1,328.98
13:00 Allen St., NYC
32h 55m · 3 changes
14:15 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound MYR 1,328.98
13:00 Allen St., NYC
33h 15m · 3 changes
14:35 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,377.18
13:00 Chinatown
22h · 3 changes
14:15 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
MYR 1,348.11
13:00 Chinatown
21h 45m · 3 changes
14:00 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
MYR 1,377.18
13:00 Chinatown
22h 20m · 3 changes
14:35 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,484.94
13:30 GW Bridge
20h 50m · 3 changes
14:15 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
MYR 1,449.71
13:30 GW Bridge
20h 35m · 3 changes
14:00 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound MYR 1,432.46
13:30 New York (GW Bridge)
34h 35m · 3 changes
14:15 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,472.52
14:00 Midtown - 300 W 31st St
20h 50m · 3 changes
14:15 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Greyhound MYR 1,418.67
14:00 New York Penn Station
33h 35m · 3 changes
14:15 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,348.11
14:40 New York City
21h 15m · 3 changes
14:00 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
MYR 1,377.18
14:40 New York City
21h 30m · 3 changes
14:15 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
MYR 1,377.18
14:40 New York City
21h 50m · 3 changes
14:35 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound MYR 1,324.38
14:40 New York (Hudson Yards)
30h 5m · 3 changes
14:15 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound MYR 1,324.38
14:40 New York (Hudson Yards)
30h 25m · 3 changes
14:35 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,476.71
15:20 New York Port Authority
21h 10m · 2 changes
14:15 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Greyhound MYR 1,425.61
15:20 New York Port Authority
22h 50m · 2 changes
14:15 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,443.55
15:20 New York Port Authority
20h 55m · 2 changes
14:00 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
MYR 1,225.82
17:05 Queens Vil (7-11 - Jd Foods)
31h 20m · 3 changes
07:55 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
MYR 1,016.45
17:05 Queens Vil (7-11 - Jd Foods)
22h · 2 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
MYR 628.73
17:05 Queens Vil (7-11 - Jd Foods)
22h 40m · 3 changes
22:25 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
MYR 1,219.61
18:45 New York City
30h 20m · 3 changes
07:55 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
MYR 1,033.06
18:45 New York City
20h 50m · 2 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
MYR 983.25
18:45 New York City
21h 30m · 3 changes
22:25 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound MYR 1,117.41
18:45 New York (Hudson Yards)
44h 5m · 3 changes
07:55 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound MYR 990.97
18:45 New York (Hudson Yards)
25h 10m · 2 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus MYR 1,373.09
21:15 Chinatown
34h 40m · 1 changes
07:55 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
MYR 1,211.37
21:15 Chinatown
23h 10m · 1 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus MYR 1,255.48
21:15 Allen St., NYC
34h 40m · 1 changes
07:55 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound MYR 1,177.29
21:15 Allen St., NYC
23h 10m · 1 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,169.89
21:15 Chinatown
23h 50m · 2 changes
22:25 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound MYR 1,177.29
22:00 New York Penn Station
22h 25m · 1 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
MYR 983.25
22:00 Midtown - 300 W 31st St
21h 40m · 3 changes
22:25 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
MYR 1,211.37
22:00 Midtown - 300 W 31st St
22h 25m · 1 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,033.06
22:35 GW Bridge
20h 50m · 2 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
MYR 991.53
22:35 GW Bridge
21h 30m · 3 changes
22:25 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
MYR 1,244.49
22:35 GW Bridge
30h 10m · 3 changes
07:55 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Greyhound MYR 1,138.11
22:35 New York (GW Bridge)
38h 10m · 3 changes
07:55 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound MYR 990.97
22:35 New York (GW Bridge)
21h 20m · 2 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,203.05
22:50 New York Port Authority
19h 30m · 2 changes
23:00 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound MYR 984.12
22:50 New York Port Authority
21h 5m · 1 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,024.78
22:50 New York Port Authority
21h 5m · 1 changes
20:05 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound MYR 1,046.17
23:59 New York Penn Station
20h 46m · 2 changes
23:40 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,314.90
23:59 Midtown - 300 W 31st St
19h 46m · 4 changes
07:55 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
MYR 1,091.10
23:59 Midtown - 300 W 31st St
19h 1m · 2 changes
23:40 Chicago Union Station
MYR 1,223.79
23:59 Midtown - 300 W 31st St
20h 56m · 2 changes
23:00 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound MYR 1,289.84
23:59 New York Penn Station
42h 11m · 4 changes
07:55 Chicago Union Station
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Carriers on this route

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FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.

Greyhound is a bus company that provides intercity transportation services across North America. Founded in 1914, it is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in the United States and Canada, serving over 3,800 destinations. Greyhound operates on popular routes such as New York to Boston, Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and Boston to New York.

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Luggage

Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.

Accessibility

FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.

Food and drink

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.

Power sockets

Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.

Bicycle

Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.

Wi-Fi

FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.

Entertainment portal

Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.

Luggage

For North America (excluding Mexico), International, and Mexico – International travel: Passengers are allowed one carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (16-12-7 in), which can be stored under the seat or in the overhead compartment, and one stored bag up to 50 lbs (31-20-12 in) to be placed in the baggage compartment. It is important to ensure that the passenger's name and contact information are on and inside the stored bag. Free transportation of baggage is included with the ticket.

Food and drink

Food and drinks are not sold on board, so passengers are encouraged to bring their own non-alcoholic refreshments. The bus stops frequently at locations where food can be purchased.

Power sockets

Nearly every seat on most buses is equipped with a power outlet, allowing passengers to keep their devices charged throughout the journey.

Wi-Fi

Most buses and stations offer free Wi-Fi for passengers. Also, the onboard entertainment system provides free access to movies, TV shows, games, and the latest news on personal Wi-Fi-enabled devices.

Accessibility

All buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift. Greyhound will secure all wheelchairs but will not deny transportation if a device cannot be secured as required by law. If preferred, wheelchairs or mobility scooters can be stored in the baggage compartment. Greyhound provides assistance for customers with disabilities.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 80.22kg
bus 85.95kg
flight 229.2kg
carpool 183.36kg

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