What is the travel distance from Worcester to Chicago?

The distance separating Worcester and Chicago is 812 miles (1309 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Worcester to Chicago start their journey at Union Station and wind up at Downtown Greyhound 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 Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Brookfield Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, Cloud Gate and Architectural River Cruise.

Bus Worcester to Chicago from $98 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Worcester to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:40pm	Worcester Union Station	1d 6h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	4:40pm	Worcester Union Station	1d 16h	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	4:40pm	Worcester Union Station	1d 4h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:30pm	Worcester Union Station	1d 16h	2:40pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	11:30pm	Worcester Union Station	1d 15h	2:20pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Worcester 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, 6 hours and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

811 milesDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$92 - $392	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$120 - $285	Average Duration21h 6m	CO₂ emissions 119kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Worcester and Chicago?

Stops in Worcester

A
Union Station
2 Washington Sq, Worcester, MA 01604
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B
146 P&R
530 Southwest Cutoff (Commuter service only), Millbury, MA 01527
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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.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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

What is the travel distance from Worcester to Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Worcester to Chicago?
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

11/23

$201

11/24

$174

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11/26

$276

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The cheapest trip from Worcester, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $174

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

You can expect to pay from $174 to $1,234 for a bus ticket from Worcester, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $276 which is on 2025-11-26.