Bus Chicago to Allentown, PA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Allentown, PA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Allentown, PA from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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$83

Thursday

$83

Friday

$101

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 15m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:55 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:40:00 PM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
Greyhound US	18h 45m	6:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:15 AM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 AM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	19h 50m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:15 AM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:25:00 AM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
FlixBus	17h 40m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:55 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 7:15:00 PM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Greyhound US	26h 25m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:15 AM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:50:00 PM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 50m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:15 AM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:25:00 AM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
FlixBus	24h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:15 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
Greyhound US	18h 45m	6:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:15 AM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	22h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:15 PM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 PM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Greyhound US	23h 50m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	11:05 AM	Allentown, PA	Transportation Center	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 AM to Transportation Center, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 45m	6:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:15 AM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	22h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:15 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 12:25:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
FlixBus	17h 40m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:55 PM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:15:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Greyhound US	23h 50m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	11:05 AM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:15:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
Greyhound US	26h 25m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:15 AM	Allentown, PA	Bus Terminal	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:50:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Allentown, PA (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 2:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Allentown, PA

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Allentown, PA are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Chicago to Allentown, PA. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Chicago and Allentown, PA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 17 buses from Chicago to Allentown, PA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Allentown, PA, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/3/2026 costs just $81, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Allentown, PA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Chicago to Allentown, PA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Allentown, PA starting from $81!

Cheapest Bus	$81
Fastest Bus	18h 15m
Earliest Bus	5:25 AM
Latest Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	636.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Allentown, PA

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Allentown, PA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

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Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$101

Tuesday 07/28

$100

Wednesday 07/29

$83

Thursday 07/30

$98

Friday 07/31

$101

Saturday 08/01

$94

Sunday 08/02

$99

Monday 08/03

$81

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$92

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$93

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$83

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Allentown, PA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Allentown, PA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $83, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Allentown, PA. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $101.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Allentown, PA, with $81. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $95.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Allentown, PA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Allentown, PA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Allentown, PA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Allentown, PA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Allentown, PA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Allentown, PA.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Transportation Center

N 6th St 112

Bus Terminal

Hamilton St 325

McDonald's

Hamilton Blvd 3860

Service Plaza South

Off Route 476 Bus parking zone at Allentown Service Plaza (south side)

Service Plaza North

Off Route 476 Bus parking zone at Allentown Service Plaza (north side)

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Allentown, PA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Allentown, PA? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Allentown, PA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Allentown, PA bus

How much does a Chicago Allentown, PA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $81 and takes 18h 15m to reach Allentown, PA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Allentown, PA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $81 and $134. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Allentown, PA.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Allentown, PA each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Allentown, PA bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Allentown, PA take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Allentown, PA is offered by FlixBus and takes 18h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $83. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Allentown, PA?

The earliest bus arriving in Allentown, PA from Chicago starts at 5:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Allentown, PA?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Allentown, PA starts at 11:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Allentown, PA route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Allentown, PA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Allentown, PA?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Allentown, PA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Allentown, PA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Allentown, PA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Allentown, PA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Allentown, PA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Allentown, PA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Allentown, PA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Allentown, PA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!