What is the distance between Boston and Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 849 miles (1370 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from Boston, chances are that your bus will depart from Back Bay Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lake Michigan, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Architectural River Cruise, Shedd Aquarium and Navy Pier.

Bus Boston to Chicago from $100 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 10h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 3h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 13h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 9h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on December 1
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 11h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 3h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 13h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 10h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on December 3
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	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	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 the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

849 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $439	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$85 - $1,441	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

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,448 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

What is the distance between Boston and Chicago?
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What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/24

$239

11/25

$251

Today

$270

11/27

$160

11/28

$231

11/29

$287

11/30

$317

12/01

$199

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $160

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 $160 to $653 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 $160 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.