What's the distance between New York City and Chicago by coach?

The distance between New York City and Chicago by coach is approximately 712 miles (1148 km).

How can I travel from New York City to Chicago avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus New York City to Chicago from £81 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:30	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 3h	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	23h 30m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:00	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	1d 2h	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	22h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	22h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:30	New York (Hudson Yards)	20h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:45	New York (Hudson Yards)	1d 2h	10:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	22h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	23h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:50	New York Port Authority	1d 6h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	05:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 1h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:00	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	1d 18h	13:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	1d	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	1d	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	15:40	New York Port Authority	19h 20m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	08:30	New York Port Authority	22h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:50	New York Port Authority	22h 15m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Chinatown	21h 10m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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, 1 hour 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

100bus per day

1d 1hAverage duration

710 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£64 - £326	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£62 - £1,586	Average duration22h 45m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in New York City and Chicago?

Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, 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

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 62 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £65

Greyhound New York City Chicago recent customer reviews

I did not enjoy anything about Greyhound. Bus was later to its connecting bus at Pitsburgh and I had to reschedule for a connecting bus 8 hours later.

Edward R.

9 August 2023

- she was very disrespectful and she went backwards from our route that what made us late. I had to be in Chicago for a dance show that I missed and she very rude she said she wasn't waiting for us when it time for us to make our Rs. I was suppose get here at 3 I got here at 7. I was very happy

Anthony D.

13 March 2020

Aside from lateness, wifi did not work (on my journey from NYC back to Chicago via Cleveland) and the outlets only worked on one side of the bus. Additionally, there were no signs of any kind (as far as I could see) at the Union Station stop to indicate to Greyhound travelers that they were in the right place. I was one of several passengers who could not be certain that they were in the correct spot because there was no sign. This was frustrating.

Scott C.

22 February 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,450 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11450 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £72

FlixBus New York City Chicago recent customer reviews

I got left at a Pilot gas station in PA not happy! I had to take a Uber to a bus station to purchase another ticket 🙃 to Chicago.

Elianne L.

5 April 2025

Big delays, almost 0 communication, estimates of delays not accurate at all, missed connection because of delay. Stuck in different city, had to pay for a hotel, also lost money on a hotel i booked at my final destination. Extremely tiresd after sleepless 24hours with no water or food.

Martynas J.

20 August 2023

New York Trailways

4/54,413 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from New York City to Chicago

What's the distance between New York City and Chicago by coach?
The distance between New York City and Chicago by coach is approximately 712 miles (1148 km).
How can I travel from New York City to Chicago avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£241

25/11

£307

Today

£219

27/11

£144

28/11

£120

29/11

£219

30/11

£229

01/12

£151

The cheapest trip from New York City to Chicago was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £120

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

You can expect to pay from £120 to £355 for a bus ticket from New York City to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £120, which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.