What is the travel distance from Chicago to Boston?

The distance separating Chicago and Boston is 849 miles (1370 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Boston start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Back Bay Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Boston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boston Celtics at TD Garden, Museum of Fine Art, New England Aquarium, Boston Blazers at TD Garden and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Bus Chicago to Boston from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 20h	7:20pm	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Boston on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:15am	Boston (South Station)	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	5:40am	Brookline	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	3:10pm	Boston (South Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Boston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $315	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$85 - $668	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 124kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

$69Cheapest ticket

34kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Boston, MA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$112

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses23

Earliest bus departure4:45am

Distance846 miles (1363 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/510,750 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,289 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.

Greyhound Chicago Boston recent customer reviews

Good services, Caring Drivers, but buses not on time, i missed my 1pm bus to Boston because the bus to newyork didnt arrive on time

Juliana N.

February 23, 2019

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Boston Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Chicago to Boston.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Chicago to Boston from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

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

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Boston?

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

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Boston, MA, US

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/29

$163

09/30

$76

Today

$242

10/02

$215

10/03

$96

10/04

$172

10/05

$113

10/06

$107

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Boston, MA, US was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $76

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

You can expect to pay from $76 to $246 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Boston, MA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-10-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Chicago to Boston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Boston while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Boston, MA, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$112	Daily Departures23
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$179	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

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