What is the travel distance from Allentown to Chicago?

The distance separating Allentown and Chicago is 634 miles (1022 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Allentown to Chicago?

The majority of buses traveling from Allentown to Chicago start their journey at Allentown Bus Terminal and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, The Field Museum and Museum of Science and Industry.

Bus Allentown to Chicago from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Allentown to Chicago on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50am	112 N 6th St	1d 4h	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Bus	4:50am	112 N 6th St	1d 4h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	112 N 6th St	1d 4h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	112 N 6th St	21h 25m	2:20pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Bus	5:55pm	112 N 6th St	21h 45m	2:40pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Get from Allentown to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 18 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

18h 5mAverage Duration

635 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,369 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,286 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,580 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Allentown and Chicago?

Stops in Allentown

A - Allentown Bus Terminal

B - Transportation Center

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 traveling from Allentown to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Allentown to Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Allentown to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/09

$131

11/10

$109

Today

$91

11/12

No data

11/13

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11/14

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11/15

$86

11/16

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The cheapest trip from Allentown to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $86

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

You can expect to pay from $86 to $1,252 for a bus ticket from Allentown to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $86 which is on 2025-11-15.

Usually 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.