How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Boston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Boston start from $121. The average price for this route is around $182. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Boston?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Boston is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1361 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Boston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Boston?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Boston at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Boston?

A bus trip from Chicago to Boston generates an estimated 34 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Boston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Boston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Boston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Boston from $141 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on December 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
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	11:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 5h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 19h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 19h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:05am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 19h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	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
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 18h	5:40am	Brookline	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:45pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	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
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:50pm	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
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on January 2
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
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	11:25am	Boston (South Station)	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 a good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just $118, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

1366 kmDistance

124kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$121 - $910	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$118 - $1,182	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
Copley Square
115-127 St James Ave, Boston, MA 02116, USA
D
Prudential MBTA Station
220 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
E
Copley MBTA Station
650 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
F
Long Wharf
66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,453 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87453 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $121

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

3.5/511,744 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Boston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Boston start from $121. The average price for this route is around $182. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Boston?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Boston is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1361 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Boston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Boston?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Boston at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Boston?
A bus trip from Chicago to Boston generates an estimated 34 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Boston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Boston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Boston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-24

$301

12-25

$305

Today

$309

12-27

$352

12-28

$249

12-29

$216

12-30

$224

12-31

$187

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $187

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 $187 to $561 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 $187 which is on 2025-12-31.

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.