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Buses from Boston to Chicago

🚌 The journey from Boston to Chicago by bus includes transfers in New York Midtown, New York, Lafayette Rd & 37th St, and Indianapolis IN, taking approximately 22 hours and 49 minutes. 🌆 Route options vary, with distances ranging from 1705.9 km to 1755.8 km and 2 transfers required on each route. Greyhound and other bus agencies operate the services along the way. 💰 Prices for the Boston to Chicago bus trip range from $204 to $295, offering budget-friendly travel options for those exploring the East to Midwest route.

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  • No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Chicago. Travelers will need to take a bus that transfers at various locations, including New York, Lafayette Road & 37th Street, and Indianapolis. The total journey, including transfers, typically takes around 22 hours and 49 minutes.
  • You can catch the bus from Boston to Chicago at the Boston station. The bus services on this route are operated by Flixbus USA.
  • The bus from Boston to Chicago operated by Palmland Bus Lines, arrives at the Chicago IL station.
  • The cost of a bus ticket from Boston to Chicago typically ranges between $204 to $295.
  • There are multiple bus routes available between Boston and Chicago each with different durations, distances, and the number of transfers required. The routes typically involve 2 transfers, and the total travel time can vary from approximately 1 day to 1 day and 3 hours. The bus operators for these routes include Greyhound, OurBus, Flixbus USA, and Peter Pan Bus Lines.
  • Bus services from Boston to Chicago are typically less crowded during weekdays and off-peak travel seasons like fall and spring.
  • The first bus of the day from Boston to Chicago typically departs early in the morning around 7:00 AM. The last bus of the day usually leaves in the late evening around 11:00 PM. Travelers should check the bus schedules in advance as timings may vary depending on the day of the week and the specific bus service chosen for the journey.

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If you are looking for the return bus journey, check out buses from Chicago to Boston

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Trips to Chicago