How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to New York City start from $105. The average price for this route is around $145. 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 New York City?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to New York City is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1145 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 100 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to New York City at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to New York City?

A bus trip from Chicago to New York City generates an estimated 29 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 New York City?

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 87518 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to New York City?

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 New York City?

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 New York City?

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 New York City from $132 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chicago to New York City on February 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 45m	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	Bus	7:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 40m	4:40am	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 45m	5:45am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	5:00pm	Chinatown	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to New York City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 22 hours 47 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

22h 47mAverage Duration

1146 kmDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$105 - $407	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$111 - $807	Average Duration22h 47m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and New York City?

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 New York City

A
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,521 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

According to 55 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.1-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $110

Greyhound Chicago New York City recent customer reviews

Thus far my worst experience with Greyhound. My bus did not come pick me up at designated pick up location (union station). Operator suggested I had to take a taxi or walk back to greyhound station to assure I didn’t not miss my bus. Bus arrived more than two hours late, bus did not even have an e-z pass. Unreliable service, not ok.

Karla C.

June 7, 2021

Most of the staff has a bad attitude and there seems to be a chronic issue with finding drivers. It is never going to be worth it to ride with Greyhound.

Kathryn H.

August 12, 2019

Another interesting trip from out of Chicago. On the first bus to the Downtown Chicago Greyhound station, the driver told a passenger who had nothing wrong and was just standing there that he could not ride the bus. He had already paid and I have no clue why the driver was bossing around a person with apparel on that identified him as a veteran. I was not impressed with the driver. Veterans should not be treated like that. At the Greyhound Chicago Downtown Station, I had the unfortunate chance of running into the same fat security women with the braided hair. She decided I was smoking too close to the building even though I was over 15 feet away from the door(which is Illinois law) on a public sidewalk. I got yelled at by her. I was extremely happy to leave the Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station.

Erin P.

April 21, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/512,187 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to New York City 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 New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to New York City start from $105. The average price for this route is around $145. 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 New York City?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to New York City is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1145 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 100 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to New York City at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to New York City?
A bus trip from Chicago to New York City generates an estimated 29 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 New York City?
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 87518 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to New York City?
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 New York City?
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 New York City?
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

02-04

$293

02-05

$215

Today

$221

02-07

$195

02-08

$176

02-09

$152

02-10

$223

02-11

$221

The cheapest trip from Chicago to New York City was searched and found on Feb 9, 2026 with a price of $152

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

You can expect to pay from $152 to $344 for a bus ticket from Chicago to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $152 which is on 2026-02-09.

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.