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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
from $82
tomorrow
from $79
Wednesday
from $77
Thursday
from $83
Friday
Saturday
from $84
Sunday
from $83

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $82
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $88
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $100
  • Greyhound US
    20h 30m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $110
  • Greyhound US
    22h 50m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $115

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $79
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    20h 30m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $87
  • Greyhound US
    22h 50m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $90

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    20h 30m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $77
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $79
  • Greyhound US
    22h 5m
    0
    4:10 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $81
  • Greyhound US
    22h 50m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $82
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    20h 45m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $92
  • Greyhound US
    21h 20m
    0
    2:15 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    11:35 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $93
  • Greyhound US
    20h 30m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $93

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    22h 50m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $87
  • Greyhound US
    20h 30m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $88
  • Greyhound US
    24h 45m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    7:55 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $91

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    18h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $86
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $98
  • Greyhound US
    22h 50m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $100
  • Greyhound US
    20h 30m
    0
    11:35 PM
    Newark
    Penn Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $102

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 20 daily buses from Newark to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Newark and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 36 buses from Newark to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Newark and Chicago, with 22 offers.

Facts about the bus from Newark to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 19 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 18h 10m
Earliest Bus 2:15 AM
Latest Bus 11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 19 Ø
Distance 702.9 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Newark to Chicago

Every day, 19 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 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
$82
Tuesday 05/13
$79
Wednesday 05/14
$83
Thursday 05/15
$101
Friday 05/16
Saturday 05/17
$86
Sunday 05/18
$83
Monday 05/19
$82
Tuesday 05/20
$88
Wednesday 05/21
$73
Thursday 05/22
$83
Friday 05/23
$98
Saturday 05/24
$88
Sunday 05/25
$105
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
$89
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
$91
Friday 05/30
$77
Saturday 05/31
$89
Sunday 06/01
$88
Monday 06/02
$74
Tuesday 06/03
$75
Wednesday 06/04
$72
Thursday 06/05
$78
Friday 06/06
$84
Saturday 06/07

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, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Newark to Chicago. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $84.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Newark to Chicago, with $77. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $83.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Newark to Chicago

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

FlixBus from Newark to Chicago

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $79
Fastest Bus 18h 10m
Earliest Bus 11:30 AM
Last Bus 10:45 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 5/9/2025

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.

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 20h 30m 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 $171. 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 19 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 18h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $88. 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 2:15 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
Economy

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

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Popular Airport Shuttles to Newark and to Chicago
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