IL → NY · about 715 miles
Chicago to New York bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 26 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to New York. The fastest takes 17 hours 5 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:00 AM and the last at 9:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 26
- Fastest trip
- 17h 05m
- First departure
- 7:00 AM
- Last departure
- 9:30 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 6:40 AM +1 day | 22h 40m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to NYC Midtown 31st St & 8th Ave | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 6:30 AM +1 day | 17h 05m | Daily except Wed | Chicago Bus Station to NYC Midtown 31st St & 8th Ave | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 10:23 PM +1 day | 27h 28m | Tue, Thu, Sat | Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 10:28 PM +1 day | 27h 33m | Tue, Thu, Sat from Nov 17 | Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:15 PM | 4:25 PM +1 day | 20h 10m | Daily except Tue | Chicago Bus Station to NYC Midtown 31st St & 8th Ave | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 8:30 PM New | 6:42 PM +1 day | 21h 12m | Sun | Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:30 PM | 6:42 PM +1 day | 20h 12m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in New York The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in New York
Return trip: New York to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to New York?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 17 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 22 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to New York?
The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 9:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to New York?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to New York leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.