What is the distance between Boston and Chicago?

Boston and Chicago are 1370 km (849 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Chicago?

Buses departing from Back Bay Station in Boston will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Bus Boston to Chicago from $167 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 16h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 13h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	9:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 1h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 5h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00am	Boston (South Station)	1d	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00am	Boston (South Station)	1d 1h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 5h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 3h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 5h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 16h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 3h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 5h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 5h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	1d 5h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1362 kmDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $612	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$122 - $2,084	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 124kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Chicago?

Stops in Boston

A
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
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B
North Station
100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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C
South Station
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA
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D
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
E
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
F
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,404 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,599 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Boston and Chicago?
Boston and Chicago are 1370 km (849 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Boston to Chicago?
Buses departing from Back Bay Station in Boston will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$230

11-21

$356

Today

$350

11-23

$355

11-24

$365

11-25

$363

11-26

$320

11-27

$232

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $230

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $230 to $945 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $232 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.