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- Departure time: 17 July atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Downtown Greyhound StationArrival time: 19 July atDestination city: ScrantonDestination location: ScrantonOperated by: FlixBus
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Bus Chicago to Scranton: Trip Overview
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Chicago to Scranton Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Scranton
What's the distance between Chicago and Scranton by coach?
The distance between Chicago and Scranton by coach is approximately 619 miles (998 km).
What is the best way to go from Chicago to Scranton without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Scranton was searched and found on 13 Jul 2025 with a price of US$127To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Scranton as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$127 to US$203 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Scranton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$153, which is on 2025-07-17.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Scranton!
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Scranton, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Scranton.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Scranton, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
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