Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | New Bern, NC | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | New Bern, NC | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | New Bern, NC | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | New Bern, NC | No tags |
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Get from Chicago to New Bern
The journey takes about 1 day, 13 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $175, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to New Bern by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to New Bern?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to New Bern start from $175. The average price for this route is around $233. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to New Bern?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to New Bern is 1d 13h, covering a distance of 1187 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to New Bern route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to New Bern?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to New Bern at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to New Bern?
A bus trip from Chicago to New Bern generates an estimated 30 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to New Bern?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to New Bern?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to New Bern?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to New Bern?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to New Bern was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $165To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to New Bern, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $165 to $483 for a bus ticket from Chicago to New Bern based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $166 which is on 2025-12-10.
