How far is Chicago from Hartford?

The distance covered from Chicago to Hartford is 1241 km (769 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Harford Union Station, in Hartford.

Bus Chicago to Hartford from $149 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Hartford on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:55am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	5:55pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	11:00pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Hartford on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	8:55am	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:55am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	5:55pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	11:00pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Hartford on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	8:55am	Harford Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:55am	Harford Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	5:55pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:40pm	Harford Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	11:00pm	Harford Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:24 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Hartford

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Hartford. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

1239 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$103 - $494	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$210 - $1,205	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 113kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Hartford?

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

Stops in Hartford

A
Harford Union Station
1 Union PL, Hartford, CT 06103, USA
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B
Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,395 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Hartford, CT by bus

How far is Chicago from Hartford?
The distance covered from Chicago to Hartford is 1241 km (769 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Hartford?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Harford Union Station, in Hartford.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-23

$259

11-24

$446

Today

$338

11-26

$412

11-27

$199

11-28

$238

11-29

$304

11-30

No data

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Hartford, CT was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $199

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

You can expect to pay from $199 to $566 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Hartford, CT based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $199 which is on 2025-11-27.