What is the distance between Chicago and Newark?

The distance between the two cities is 703 miles (1133 km).

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

If you're headed to Newark from Chicago, chances are that your bus will depart from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Penn Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Chicago to Newark from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 20m	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 25m	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 30m	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 40m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 20m	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 25m	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 40m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 20m	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 25m	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 30m	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 25m	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 40m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 20m	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 30m	3:30pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 25m	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 40m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	3:25am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 20m	9:50am	Newark Penn Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 25m	3:40pm	Newark Penn Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Newark

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Newark. The journey takes about 20 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

20h 40mAverage Duration

702 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$84 - $318	Average Duration20h 40m	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$86 - $1,231	Average Duration22h 26m	CO₂ emissions 103kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 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 Newark recent customer reviews

Terrible service and first driver...

Eduard K.

January 7, 2020

My cabin bag is completely ripped off

Rakesh K.

November 10, 2018

I love booking with them..

Kiara D.

April 24, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 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.

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

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Newark?

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 Newark

A - Penn Station

B - Newark Liberty International Airport

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

What is the distance between Chicago and Newark?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Newark?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/14

$133

11/15

$160

Today

$146

11/17

$150

11/18

$124

11/19

$119

11/20

$165

11/21

$281

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Newark, NJ was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $119

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

You can expect to pay from $119 to $305 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Newark, NJ based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $119 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus 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.