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Compare all timetables for the bus from New York to Chicago

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

today
$123
tomorrow
$101
Friday
$97
Saturday
$112
Sunday
$102
Monday
$104
Tuesday
$81

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 55m 9:30 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $123
FlixBus 22h 24m 9:31 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 6:55 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $123
FlixBus 21h 10m 10:00 AM New York Chinatown 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $143
Greyhound US 24h 40m 8:00 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $145
Greyhound US 24h 50m 7:50 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $145
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 24m
      0
      9:31 PM
      New York
      31st & 8th Ave
      10:00 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      21h 50m
      0
      10:05 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      6:55 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $106
    Travel time is 6h 29m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 22h 24m 9:31 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 6:55 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $101
FlixBus 21h 10m 10:00 AM New York Chinatown 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $117
FlixBus 20h 25m 10:45 AM New York 31st & 8th Ave 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $117
Greyhound US 21h 40m 9:30 AM New York Bolt Midtown (E) 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $132
Greyhound US 21h 15m 9:55 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $132

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 22h 24m 9:31 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 6:55 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $97
FlixBus 22h 25m 9:30 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 6:55 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $98
FlixBus 16h 55m 9:30 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $101
Greyhound US 31h 0m 5:30 PM New York Chrystie St 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $125
Greyhound US 25h 20m 5:50 AM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $127

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 55m 9:30 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 1:25 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $112
FlixBus 22h 25m 9:30 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 6:55 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $112
Greyhound US 21h 40m 9:30 AM New York 7 Av & W 37 St 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $113
Greyhound US 21h 15m 9:55 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $113
Greyhound US 27h 35m 5:30 PM New York 7 Av & W 37 St 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $115
  • Did you know that if you travel from New York to Chicago via Newark, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      20h 25m
      0
      10:45 AM
      New York
      31st & 8th Ave
      11:20 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      19h 40m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      6:10 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $93
    Travel time is 4h 30m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 22h 24m 9:31 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 6:55 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $102
FlixBus 26h 59m 9:31 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $126
Greyhound US 31h 0m 5:30 PM New York Bolt Midtown (E) 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $129
FlixBus 28h 45m 7:45 PM New York Chinatown 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $129
Greyhound US 25h 40m 10:50 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $136

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 25h 40m 10:50 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $104
Greyhound US 31h 0m 5:30 PM New York Chrystie St 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $105
FlixBus 28h 45m 7:45 PM New York Chinatown 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $105
FlixBus 32h 0m 4:30 PM New York 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $105
Greyhound US 21h 10m 9:30 AM New York Chrystie St 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $106

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 49h 15m 7:45 AM New York Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $81
Greyhound US 39h 0m 7:50 PM New York Chrystie St 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $95
Greyhound US 25h 40m 10:50 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $95
Greyhound US 31h 0m 5:30 PM New York Chrystie St 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $96
FlixBus 32h 0m 4:30 PM New York 3rd Avenue & 37th Street Bus Stop 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $96

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from New York to Chicago is $81 on 9/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between New York and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between New York and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 146 daily buses from New York to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 104 daily coaches between New York and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 383 buses from New York to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between New York and Chicago, with 45 offers.

Facts about the bus from New York to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 131 times every day by bus from New York to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from New York to Chicago starting from $81!

Cheapest Bus $81
Fastest Bus 15h 55m
Earliest Bus 5:50 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 131 Ø
Distance 711.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from New York to Chicago

Every day, 131 buses from 2 bus companies leave New York for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 09/06
Monday 09/07
Tuesday 09/08
Wednesday 09/09
$201
Thursday 09/10
$159
Friday 09/11
$97
Saturday 09/12
$112
Sunday 09/13
$102
Monday 09/14
$104
Tuesday 09/15
$95
Wednesday 09/16
$96
Thursday 09/17
$98
Friday 09/18
$100
Saturday 09/19
$97
Sunday 09/20
$118
Monday 09/21
$97
Tuesday 09/22
$103
Wednesday 09/23
$90
Thursday 09/24
$91
Friday 09/25
$126
Saturday 09/26
$100
Sunday 09/27
$90
Monday 09/28
$81
Tuesday 09/29
$101
Wednesday 09/30
$85
Thursday 10/01
$111
Friday 10/02
$109
Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from New York to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from New York to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $81, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from New York to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $97.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from New York to Chicago, with $81. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $96.

How to save money travelling from New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from New York to Chicago

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

Greyhound US from New York to Chicago

Greyhound US

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

Cheapest Price $95
Fastest Bus 17h 25m
Earliest Bus 5:50 AM
Last Bus 10:50 PM
Daily Connections 56 Ø
Found on 9/9/2026

FlixBus from New York to Chicago

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route New York to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $81
Fastest Bus 15h 55m
Earliest Bus 8:00 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 75 Ø
Found on 9/9/2026

All bus stations and stops in New York and Chicago

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from New York to Chicago

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

FAQs about the New York to Chicago bus

How much does a New York 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 48h 15m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $81 and $234. 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 New York to Chicago each day?

Every day, the New York to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 131 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from New York to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from New York to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 15h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $124. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from New York to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from New York starts at 5:50 AM. 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 New York to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from New York for Chicago starts at 11:59 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 New York Chicago route?

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

Is there a direct bus between New York and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between New York 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from New York 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 131 daily trips between New York 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 New York to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 131 trips between New York 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 New York to Chicago

Economy
Economy

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

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