How much does a bus ticket from New York Penn Station to Chicago cost?

The bus ticket price from New York Penn Station to Chicago starts at R 1 387. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York Penn Station to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from New York Penn Station to Chicago?

The average travel time between New York Penn Station and Chicago is around , although the fastest bus will take about 18h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1148 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between New York Penn Station and Chicago?

The number of buses from New York Penn Station to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 29 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York Penn Station to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from New York Penn Station to Chicago?

When taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Chicago?

Buses travelling between New York Penn Station and Chicago leave from 31st St & 8th Ave or Penn Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Turimex California Ave.

Bus New York Penn Station to Chicago from R 2 040 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 19 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	20:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 3h	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	20:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 10m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d 4h	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	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 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	19h 32m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 55m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 10m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	21h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 55m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 10m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	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 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:00	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	1d	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	19h 55m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 10m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	22h 45m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	10:45	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	20h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York Penn Station 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, 36 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 524, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21bus per day

1d Average duration

1146 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 524 - R 6 614	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 387 - R 18 983	Average duration22h 45m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Official partners

FlixBus

3.5/511 376 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11376 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 R 1 621

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

Amtrak

4/55 593 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5593 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 387

Amtrak New York City Chicago recent customer reviews

The communication from the workers was terrible. A lot of rude and snotty people in NY and in Chicago. The ride was smooth and went well.

Kadeem M.

19 December 2024

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

How much does a bus ticket from New York Penn Station to Chicago cost?
The bus ticket price from New York Penn Station to Chicago starts at R 1 387. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from New York Penn Station to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from New York Penn Station to Chicago?
The average travel time between New York Penn Station and Chicago is around , although the fastest bus will take about 18h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1148 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between New York Penn Station and Chicago?
The number of buses from New York Penn Station to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 29 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from New York Penn Station to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from New York Penn Station to Chicago?
When taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from New York Penn Station to Chicago?
Buses travelling between New York Penn Station and Chicago leave from 31st St & 8th Ave or Penn Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Turimex California Ave.