How far is Newark from Chicago?

It's about 1133 km (703 miles) from Newark to Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Newark to Chicago from $127 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	22h 40m	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	21h 55m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Chicago on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	19h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	19h 10m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Chicago on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	19h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	21h 55m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	6:45am	Newark Penn Station	1d 2h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Chicago on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	19h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	19h 10m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	21h 55m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Chicago on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	23h 50m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	19h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	19h 40m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:30pm	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:35pm	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:30pm	Newark Penn Station	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Newark Penn Station	19h 10m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:00 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 21 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

21h 55mAverage Duration

1132 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$86 - $439	Average Duration21h 55m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$138 - $2,649	Average Duration22h 27m	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 11 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $86

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Newark Chicago recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the space but hated being toward the back ! I loved my seat toward the front best views but my connection in Indianapolis was horrible the customer rep she was rude and disrespectful! Thanks to customer service over the phone helped tremendously and I’m grateful ! But the transfer to Indianapolis was horrible EVERYTIME I went there !

Fatimsh E.

July 2, 2025

Bus was late in Newark, missed connecting bus in Cleveland. Had to wait 4 hours there and that bus also broke down on the way, which caused another 2 hrs delay.

Govind M.

September 2, 2019

I was on a older bus with no WiFi or outlets to charge my phone...The bathroom was leaking

Kiara D.

May 28, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Newark and Chicago?

Stops in Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Chicago by bus

How far is Newark from Chicago?
It's about 1133 km (703 miles) from Newark to Chicago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Newark to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Penn Station, in Newark, 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

11-13

$183

11-14

$208

Today

$189

11-16

$213

11-17

$175

11-18

$157

11-19

$163

11-20

$167

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $157

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

You can expect to pay from $157 to $387 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound 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.