Bus Newark to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Newark to Chicago

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

today

$90

tomorrow

$94

Monday

$91

Tuesday

$77

Wednesday

$82

Thursday

$91

Friday

$98

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
Greyhound US	18h 40m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/25/2026 4:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
FlixBus	16h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/25/2026 10:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Greyhound US	25h 0m	11:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
Greyhound US	20h 20m	11:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
FlixBus	21h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
FlixBus	19h 40m	11:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
Greyhound US	25h 5m	11:30 PM	Newark	Penn Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 5m
Greyhound US	20h 25m	11:30 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	23h 0m	10:00 AM	Newark	Penn Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
FlixBus	16h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Greyhound US	20h 20m	11:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	18h 40m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
FlixBus	21h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	24h 50m	8:10 AM	Newark	Penn Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Greyhound US	22h 50m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	2:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/28/2026 4:20:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 50m
Greyhound US	18h 40m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/28/2026 4:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
FlixBus	21h 30m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
FlixBus	16h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 40m	11:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	16h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
FlixBus	19h 10m	11:30 AM	Newark	Penn Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Greyhound US	18h 40m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Greyhound US	20h 25m	11:30 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Greyhound US	18h 40m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/30/2026 4:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
FlixBus	21h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
FlixBus	23h 0m	10:00 AM	Newark	Penn Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Greyhound US	20h 20m	11:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
FlixBus	16h 20m	10:05 PM	Newark	Penn Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Greyhound US	20h 20m	11:35 PM	Newark	Penn Station	6:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	18h 40m	4:20 PM	Newark	Penn Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/31/2026 4:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
FlixBus	23h 0m	10:00 AM	Newark	Penn Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Penn Station, Newark (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:00:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Newark and Chicago

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Newark to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Newark and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 64 buses from Newark to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Newark and Chicago, with 37 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $77, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Newark to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 20 times every day by bus from Newark to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Newark to Chicago starting from $77!

Cheapest Bus	$77
Fastest Bus	15h 20m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	702.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Newark to Chicago

Every day, 20 buses from 2 bus companies leave Newark for Chicago: 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.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$91

Sunday 07/26

$94

Monday 07/27

$93

Tuesday 07/28

$118

Wednesday 07/29

$83

Thursday 07/30

$80

Friday 07/31

$85

Saturday 08/01

$96

Sunday 08/02

$99

Monday 08/03

$91

Tuesday 08/04

$88

Wednesday 08/05

$88

Thursday 08/06

$93

Friday 08/07

$103

Saturday 08/08

$95

Sunday 08/09

$94

Monday 08/10

$95

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$91

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$98

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Newark to Chicago

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

With a price starting from $77, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Newark to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $94.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Newark to Chicago, with $77. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $80.

How to save money travelling from Newark to Chicago

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 Newark to Chicago 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 Newark to Chicago, 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 Newark to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Newark and Chicago

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

Penn Station

Raymond Plaza W 1

Broad St Across From Njt

Raymond Plaza East

Raymond Plaza East, between Ferry St. and Edison Pl

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Newark to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Newark to Chicago bus

How much does a Newark Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $77 and takes 23h 50m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Newark to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $77 and $170. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

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

Every day, the Newark to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Newark to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Newark to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 15h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $101. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Newark to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Newark starts at 10:00 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 Newark to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Newark for Chicago starts at 11:35 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 Newark Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Newark to Chicago, 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 Newark and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Newark and Chicago 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 Newark to Chicago 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 Newark Chicago 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 Newark Chicago 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 Newark to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Newark to Chicago

Economy

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

More bus routes to Newark and to Chicago

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