Bus Tickets from Boston, MA, US to Chicago

TodayAug 5
from $188
TomorrowAug 6
from $157
ThuAug 7
from $164
FriAug 8
from $176
SatAug 9
from $136
SunAug 10
from $151
MonAug 11
TueAug 12
from $108

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: 151 Steel Pl, Cambridge
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston (South Station)
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Brookline
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Chicago.

Average Price$88 - $333Average Duration1d 5h
34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$85 - $636Average Duration1d 2h
124kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Boston to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
1d 5hAverage Duration
$88Cheapest ticket
34kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$122
Average bus trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses19
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance846 miles (1363 km)
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Boston to Chicago Bus

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

Best price found
08/03
$276
08/04
$241
Today
$211
08/06
$164
08/07
$167
08/08
$187
08/09
$145
08/10
$144
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 10, 2025 with a price of $144

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

You can expect to pay from $144 to $346 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $144 which is on 2025-08-10.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Boston to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Boston to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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 Boston to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Boston to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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 Boston, MA, US to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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