Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 16
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
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Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 17
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Newark Penn Station
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 18
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Newark Penn Station
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 19
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Newark Penn Station
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Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 20
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Next departures for Chicago to Newark on November 22
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Newark Penn Station
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Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
Newark Penn Station
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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.
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 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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Newark, NJ by bus
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.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Newark, NJ?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination