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

today

$86

tomorrow

$96

Monday

Tuesday

$105

Wednesday

$81

Thursday

$90

Friday

$93

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 35m	1:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/25/2026 1:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	16h 55m	6:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	18h 5m	1:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/25/2026 1:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
Greyhound US	27h 45m	8:50 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
Greyhound US	20h 10m	6:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	1:15 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 55m	6:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
Greyhound US	27h 45m	8:50 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/26/2026 8:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
FlixBus	18h 5m	1:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
Greyhound US	24h 15m	8:50 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/26/2026 8:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
FlixBus	17h 35m	1:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	20h 10m	6:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	1:15 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
	Greyhound US	27h 45m	8:50 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Allentown, PA to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  18h 5m
  
  0
  
  1:05 PM
  
  Allentown, PA
  Transportation Center
  
  7:25 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:05:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  11h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  6:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 35m	1:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	16h 55m	6:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	18h 5m	1:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
Greyhound US	20h 40m	6:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	1:45 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:05:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
FlixBus	27h 10m	5:50 AM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:50:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 55m	6:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	18h 5m	1:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
FlixBus	17h 35m	1:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	27h 45m	8:50 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/30/2026 8:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 45m
Greyhound US	23h 5m	8:50 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	6:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/30/2026 8:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 5m	1:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/31/2026 1:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
FlixBus	17h 35m	1:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/31/2026 1:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 35m
Greyhound US	20h 10m	6:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	1:15 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Greyhound US	16h 55m	6:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$162	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
Greyhound US	20h 40m	6:05 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	1:45 PM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:05:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Allentown, PA to Chicago is $81 on 7/21/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Allentown, PA and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Allentown, PA and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Allentown, PA to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Allentown, PA and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 41 buses from Allentown, PA to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Allentown, PA and Chicago, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Allentown, PA to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Allentown, PA to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Allentown, PA to Chicago starting from $81!

Cheapest Bus	$81
Fastest Bus	15h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:05 PM
Latest Bus	6:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	636.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Allentown, PA to Chicago

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Allentown, PA for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$86

Sunday 07/26

$96

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$105

Wednesday 07/29

$81

Thursday 07/30

$90

Friday 07/31

$93

Saturday 08/01

$87

Sunday 08/02

$89

Monday 08/03

$86

Tuesday 08/04

$87

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$91

Friday 08/07

$93

Saturday 08/08

$89

Sunday 08/09

$96

Monday 08/10

$95

Tuesday 08/11

$93

Wednesday 08/12

$81

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Allentown, PA to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Allentown, PA to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $81, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Allentown, PA to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $93.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Allentown, PA to Chicago, with $81. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $86.

How to save money travelling from Allentown, PA 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 Allentown, PA 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 Allentown, PA 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 buses from Allentown, PA to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Allentown, PA and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Allentown, PA and Chicago.

Transportation Center

N 6th St 112

Bus Terminal

Hamilton St 325

McDonald's

Hamilton Blvd 3860

Service Plaza South

Off Route 476 Bus parking zone at Allentown Service Plaza (south side)

Service Plaza North

Off Route 476 Bus parking zone at Allentown Service Plaza (north side)

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

W Cermak Rd

W Cermak Rd 1001

Service and Comfort on the bus from Allentown, PA to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Allentown, PA to Chicago bus

How much does a Allentown, PA Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $81 and takes 16h 35m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Allentown, PA to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $81 and $193. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Allentown, PA to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Allentown, PA to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Allentown, PA to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Allentown, PA to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 15h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $93. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Allentown, PA to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Allentown, PA starts at 1:05 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Allentown, PA to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Allentown, PA for Chicago starts at 6:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Allentown, PA Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Allentown, PA to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Allentown, PA and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Allentown, PA 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 Allentown, PA to Chicago bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the Allentown, PA 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 traveling 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 Allentown, PA to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Allentown, PA to Chicago?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Allentown, PA to Chicago

Economy

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

More bus routes to Allentown, PA and to Chicago

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