Bus Tickets from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: February 17 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: February 18 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: February 17 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: February 18 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 17 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: February 17 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 17 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: February 18 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: February 17 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Newark Penn Station
    Arrival time: February 18 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 Newark to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$129
Average bus trip duration23h 10m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure1:50am
Distance701 miles (1130 km)
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Newark to Chicago Buses

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Newark 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
02/13
$113
02/14
$155
Today
$99
02/16
$102
02/17
$92
02/18
$85
02/19
$73
02/20
$102
%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Newark to Chicago was searched and found on Feb 19, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $253 for a bus ticket from Newark to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-02-19.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Newark and Chicago!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Newark to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Newark to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Newark to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

%{brand}s logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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