What's the distance between Newark and Chicago by coach?

The distance between Newark and Chicago by coach is approximately 703 miles (1133 km).

How can I travel from Newark to Chicago avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Newark to Chicago from £69 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Newark to Chicago on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	16:30	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	16:30	Newark Penn Station	22h 40m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Newark Penn Station	1d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Newark Penn Station	21h 55m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Chicago on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30	Newark Penn Station	19h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	16:30	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	23:35	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Newark Penn Station	1d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:30	Newark Penn Station	19h 10m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Chicago on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:30	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:30	Newark Penn Station	19h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:35	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Newark Penn Station	21h 55m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	06:45	Newark Penn Station	1d 2h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Chicago on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30	Newark Penn Station	19h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	16:30	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	23:35	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30	Newark Penn Station	19h 10m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	16:30	Newark Penn Station	21h 55m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Chicago on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Newark Penn Station	23h 50m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	16:30	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30	Newark Penn Station	19h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:35	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Newark Penn Station	1d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Newark to Chicago on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:30	Newark Penn Station	19h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	16:30	Newark Penn Station	18h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	23:35	Newark Penn Station	21h 30m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:30	Newark Penn Station	1d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:30	Newark Penn Station	19h 10m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:00 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

21h 55mAverage duration

702 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£47 - £238	Average duration21h 55m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£75 - £1,435	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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £47

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.

2 July 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.

2 September 2019

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

Kiara D.

28 May 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,318 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 by bus from Newark, NJ to Chicago

What's the distance between Newark and Chicago by coach?
The distance between Newark and Chicago by coach is approximately 703 miles (1133 km).
How can I travel from Newark to Chicago avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£99

14/11

£113

Today

£103

16/11

£116

17/11

£95

18/11

£85

19/11

£88

20/11

£91

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Chicago was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £85

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 £85 to £210 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 £85, 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.