Bus Tickets from Boston, MA to Chicago, IL

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TodayApr 24
from $111
TomorrowApr 25
SatApr 26
from $140
SunApr 27
MonApr 28
from $90
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Boston to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$117
Average bus trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance849 miles (1368 km)
Latest bus departure8:55pm

Boston to Chicago Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Boston to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/22
$201
04/23
$204
Today
$111
04/25
$114
04/26
$140
04/27
$115
04/28
$90
04/29
$111
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $90

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $90 to $581 for a bus ticket from Boston to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-04-28.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Boston to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Boston to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Boston to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Boston to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Boston to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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