What is the travel distance from Chicago to Boston?

The distance separating Chicago and Boston is 849 miles (1370 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Boston start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Back Bay Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Museum of Fine Art, New England Aquarium, Boston Blazers at TD Garden and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Bus Chicago to Boston from $115 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston 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 4h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on November 29
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 4h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	9:00am	Brookline	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on December 3
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 11h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	6:50pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Boston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

848 milesDistance

124kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$88 - $544	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$85 - $1,741	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 124kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Boston?

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 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

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.

Greyhound Chicago Boston recent customer reviews

Good services, Caring Drivers, but buses not on time, i missed my 1pm bus to Boston because the bus to newyork didnt arrive on time

Juliana N.

February 23, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Boston?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

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

$309

11/25

$334

Today

$203

11/27

$180

11/28

$202

11/29

$387

11/30

$264

12/01

$171

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $171

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

You can expect to pay from $171 to $428 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $171 which is on 2025-12-01.