What is the distance between Boston and Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 849 miles (1370 km).

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

If you're headed to Chicago from Boston, chances are that your bus will depart from Back Bay Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lake Michigan, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Architectural River Cruise, Shedd Aquarium and Navy Pier.

Bus Boston to Chicago from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 16h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 9h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 13h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:55pm	Brookline	1d 10h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:50pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 11h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:00am	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	12:50pm	South Station (Train Terminal)	22h 22m	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	1:30am	Brookline	1d 5h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	1d 10h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	9:00am	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	1:30am	Brookline	1d 5h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:15pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	9:00am	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	1:30am	Brookline	1d 5h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:35pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	9:00am	Boston (South Station)	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d 6h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	1:30am	Brookline	1d 5h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Boston to Chicago on October 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:00am	151 Steel Pl, Cambridge	1d 10h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	11:30am	Boston (South Station)	23h 30m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:15am	Boston (South Station)	1d	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	4:45pm	Boston (South Station)	1d 4h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:30am	Brookline	1d 5h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Boston to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$74 - $273	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$85 - $644	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 124kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud 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, 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29bus per day

1d 6hAverage Duration

$74Cheapest ticket

34kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Boston, MA, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$121

Average bus trip duration1d 6h

Number of daily buses29

Earliest bus departure12:59am

Distance848 miles (1367 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,304 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,816 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.

Amtrak

4/55,508 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Boston to Chicago, 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 Boston and Chicago?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - South Station

C - North Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

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

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

What is the distance between Boston and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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

Best price found

10/06

$143

10/07

$176

Today

$163

10/09

$157

10/10

$203

10/11

$127

10/12

$128

10/13

$92

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 13, 2025 with a price of $92

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 $92 to $1,969 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 $92 which is on 2025-10-13.

Usually Greyhound, 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.

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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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 6h	Avg Price$121	Daily Departures29
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$194	Daily Departures4

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