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

today
$200
tomorrow
$179
Monday
$167
Tuesday
$151
Wednesday
$146
Thursday
$143
Friday
$159

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 45m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:00 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $200
FlixBus 20h 10m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:25 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy $200
FlixBus 20h 20m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:00 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $203
Greyhound US 34h 50m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:30 AM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $208
Greyhound US 21h 50m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:50 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station  Economy $236
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Newark, you can save more than $46? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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      21h 20m
      0
      5:45 AM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:25 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $144
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Busbud
      0h 30m
      0
      3:35 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      4:05 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save $46

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:15 PM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $179
Greyhound US 34h 50m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:30 AM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $179
Greyhound US 27h 50m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 4:00 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $190
FlixBus 28h 45m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:30 AM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $193
FlixBus 21h 20m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:05 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $201
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Newark, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      21h 20m
      0
      5:45 AM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:25 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $144
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Busbud
      0h 30m
      0
      3:35 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      4:05 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $10
    Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 30h 20m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 1:05 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $167
FlixBus 22h 15m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:20 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $181
FlixBus 22h 45m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:50 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station  Economy $181
Greyhound US 29h 35m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 5:45 AM New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy $193
Greyhound US 27h 50m 11:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 4:00 AM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $195
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Newark, you can save more than $25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      21h 20m
      0
      5:45 AM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      3:25 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $137
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Busbud
      0h 30m
      0
      3:35 AM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      4:05 AM
      New York
      Port Authority Bus Terminal
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 1h 55m shorter, and you will save $25

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:15 PM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $151
Greyhound US 34h 50m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:30 AM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $154
Greyhound US 22h 15m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 PM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $168
Greyhound US 35h 40m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 11:30 AM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $170
FlixBus 22h 45m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:50 PM New York G. Washington Bridge Bus Station  Economy $171
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Newark, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      20h 10m
      0
      7:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      3:40 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $127
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      0h 40m
      0
      3:45 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      4:25 PM
      New York
      31st & 8th Ave
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 3h 5m shorter, and you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 20m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:00 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $146
FlixBus 19h 45m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 4:25 PM New York 31st & 8th Ave  Economy $146
FlixBus 35h 35m 8:25 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 9:00 PM New York Chrystie St  Economy $147
Greyhound US 34h 50m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:30 AM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $171
Greyhound US 21h 20m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 4:20 PM New York Port Authority Bus Terminal  Economy $177

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:15 PM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $143
FlixBus 36h 15m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 7:00 PM New York Chrystie St  Economy $155
FlixBus 35h 30m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 6:15 PM New York Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd  Economy $155
Greyhound US 34h 50m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:30 AM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $159
Greyhound US 22h 15m 6:00 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:15 PM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $168

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 10m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:15 PM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $159
FlixBus 36h 15m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 7:00 PM New York Chrystie St  Economy $163
FlixBus 35h 30m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 6:15 PM New York Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd  Economy $163
Greyhound US 34h 50m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:30 AM New York 11 Av/W 34 St Bus Stop  Economy $168
Greyhound US 29h 10m 6:55 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 1:05 PM New York Chinatown  Economy $177
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to New York via Newark, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      20h 10m
      0
      7:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      3:40 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $127
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • Busbud
      0h 40m
      0
      3:45 PM
      Newark
      Penn Station
      4:25 PM
      New York
      31st & 8th Ave
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $5
    Travel Time is 4h 0m shorter, and you will save $27

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to New York is $95 on 1/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and New York

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and New York are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 100 daily buses from Chicago to New York. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 44 daily coaches between Chicago and New York.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 298 buses from Chicago to New York, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and New York, with 42 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to New York

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 88 times every day by bus from Chicago to New York in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to New York starting from $95!

Cheapest Bus $95
Fastest Bus 20h 45m
Earliest Bus 11:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 88 Ø
Distance 711.5 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to New York

Every day, 88 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for New York: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/20/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/14
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
Wednesday 12/17
Thursday 12/18
Friday 12/19
Saturday 12/20
$238
Sunday 12/21
$179
Monday 12/22
$148
Tuesday 12/23
$151
Wednesday 12/24
$146
Thursday 12/25
$143
Friday 12/26
$159
Saturday 12/27
$164
Sunday 12/28
$152
Monday 12/29
$171
Tuesday 12/30
$150
Wednesday 12/31
$130
Thursday 01/01
$139
Friday 01/02
$127
Saturday 01/03
$148
Sunday 01/04
$136
Monday 01/05
$118
Tuesday 01/06
$105
Wednesday 01/07
$95
Thursday 01/08
$102
Friday 01/09
$102
Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to New York

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to New York, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $95, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to New York. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $112.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to New York, with $95. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $147.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to New York

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 New York 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 New York, 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 New York are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to New York

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to New York from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to New York

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to New York:

Cheapest Price $143
Fastest Bus 20h 45m
Earliest Bus 11:30 AM
Last Bus 7:40 PM
Daily Connections 41 Ø
Found on 12/20/2025

Greyhound US from Chicago to New York

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to New York:

Cheapest Price $154
Fastest Bus 21h 10m
Earliest Bus 6:00 PM
Last Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Connections 47 Ø
Found on 12/20/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and New York

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chicago to New York? Compare all modes of transports from Chicago to New York.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to New York

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

FAQs about the Chicago to New York bus

How much does a Chicago New York bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $95 and takes 24h 10m to reach New York. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $95 and $374. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to New York.

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

Every day, the Chicago to New York bus route is served by approximately 88 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to New York take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to New York is offered by FlixBus and takes 20h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $203. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to New York?

The earliest bus arriving in New York from Chicago starts at 11:30 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 New York?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for New York starts at 11:40 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 New York route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to New York, 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 New York?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to New York?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 88 daily trips between Chicago and New York. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to New York?

Prices and availability for 88 trips between Chicago and New York change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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