Bus Tickets from New Haven, CT to Chicago

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Next departures for New Haven to Chicago on September 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Haven
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Haven Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Haven
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
New Haven Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus
New Haven
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Haven to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$71 - US$220Average Duration1d 4h
31kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$109 - US$466Average Duration1d 1h
111kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from New Haven to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
1d 4hAverage Duration
US$71Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus New Haven, CT to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$108
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure5:50am
Distance1223 km
Latest bus departure11:10pm

New Haven to Chicago Bus

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip New Haven, CT - Chicago

  1. What is the travel distance from New Haven to Chicago?

    The distance covered from New Haven to Chicago is 1226 km (761 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from New Haven to Chicago?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Union Station Garage, in New Haven, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-25
US$80
09-26
US$71
Today
US$121
09-28
US$118
09-29
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09-30
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10-01
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Haven, CT to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 26, 2025 with a price of US$71

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

You can expect to pay from US$71 to US$187 for a bus ticket from New Haven, CT to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$118 which is on 2025-09-28.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from New Haven 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 New Haven to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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!

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 New Haven, CT to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to New Haven, CT by bus?

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