Bus Hartford, CT to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Hartford, CT to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Hartford, CT to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

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tomorrow

$192

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Wednesday

$129

Thursday

$127

Friday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 35m	10:50 AM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$192	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 35m
Greyhound US	24h 10m	10:50 AM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$196	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $196 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
Greyhound US	28h 20m	10:50 AM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	2:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$200	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:50:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $200 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 20m
Greyhound US	26h 20m	6:45 PM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m
Greyhound US	26h 50m	4:20 AM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$210	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/21/2025 4:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $210 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	26h 20m	6:45 PM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m
Greyhound US	26h 50m	4:20 AM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/24/2025 4:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m
Greyhound US	28h 40m	6:45 PM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	10:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 40m
Greyhound US	33h 40m	11:10 PM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	7:50 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/24/2025 11:10:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 40m
Greyhound US	28h 30m	4:20 AM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	7:50 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/24/2025 4:20:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	26h 20m	4:20 AM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/25/2025 4:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m
Greyhound US	31h 5m	11:35 PM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/25/2025 11:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 5m
Greyhound US	26h 20m	9:40 PM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/25/2025 9:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m
Greyhound US	26h 50m	4:20 AM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/25/2025 4:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 50m
Greyhound US	26h 20m	6:45 PM	Hartford, CT	Union Station Bus Terminal	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$133	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station Bus Terminal, Hartford, CT (USA) at 12/25/2025 6:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Hartford, CT to Chicago is $97 on 1/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Hartford, CT and Chicago

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

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

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 buses from Hartford, CT to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Hartford, CT and Chicago, with 15 offers.

Facts about the bus from Hartford, CT to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 18 times every day by bus from Hartford, CT to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Hartford, CT to Chicago starting from $97!

Cheapest Bus	$97
Fastest Bus	23h 10m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	770.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Hartford, CT to Chicago

Every day, 18 buses from 1 bus companies leave Hartford, CT for Chicago: 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

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Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$192

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$164

Thursday 12/25

$127

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$169

Monday 12/29

$126

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

$155

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

$97

Friday 01/09

$99

Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Hartford, CT to Chicago

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

With a price starting from $97, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Hartford, CT to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $129.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Hartford, CT to Chicago, with $91. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $144.

How to save money travelling from Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Hartford, CT to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Hartford, CT to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Hartford, CT to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Hartford, CT to Chicago:

Cheapest Price	$127
Fastest Bus	23h 10m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Last Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Connections	18 Ø
Found on	12/18/2025

All bus stations and stops in Hartford, CT and Chicago

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

Union Station Bus Terminal

Union Pl 1

Columbus Blvd between Morgan and Talcott St Bus Station

Convention Ctr & Columbus Blvd Bus Sttaion

Market St & Talcott St Bus Station

Columbus Blvd

Columbus Blvd 557

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 Hartford, CT to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Hartford, CT to Chicago bus

How much does a Hartford, CT Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $97 and takes 25h 20m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Hartford, CT to Chicago?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $97 and $320. 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 Hartford, CT to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Hartford, CT to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Hartford, CT to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Hartford, CT to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 23h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $196. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Hartford, CT to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Hartford, CT starts at 4:20 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 Hartford, CT to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT Chicago route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Hartford, CT and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Hartford, CT 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.

What can I take with me on the Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT 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 Hartford, CT to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Hartford, CT to Chicago?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Hartford, CT to Chicago

Economy

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

More bus routes to Hartford, CT and to Chicago

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