What is the distance between Chicago and Scranton?

The distance separating Chicago and Scranton is 619 miles (998 km).

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

If you're headed to Scranton from Chicago, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Scranton Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Chicago to Scranton from $101 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chicago to Scranton on September 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	3:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	6:45pm	Scranton	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	8:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 6h	4:30am	Scranton	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	8:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	8:50am	Scranton Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	6:55am	Scranton Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	4:30am	Scranton	No tags

Bus Chicago to Scranton: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$122

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure10:00am

Distance617 miles (995 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,647 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

3.5/587,271 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

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

Chicago to Scranton Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Scranton?

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 Scranton

A - Scranton Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Scranton

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Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Scranton!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Scranton, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Scranton.

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

Did you know?

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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What is the distance between Chicago and Scranton?

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