IL → NJ · about 704 miles
Chicago to Newark bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 19 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Newark. The fastest takes 16 hours 25 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:00 AM and the last at 7:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 19
- Fastest trip
- 16h 25m
- First departure
- 7:00 AM
- Last departure
- 7:15 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 | 5:55 AM +1 day | 21h 55m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Newark NJ | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:25 PM | 5:50 AM +1 day | 16h 25m | Daily except Wed | Chicago Bus Station to Newark NJ | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 10:03 PM +1 day | 27h 08m | Tue, Thu, Sat | Chicago Union Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 10:08 PM +1 day | 27h 13m | Tue, Thu, Sat from Nov 17 | Chicago Union Station to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:15 PM | 3:40 PM +1 day | 19h 25m | Daily except Tue | Chicago Bus Station to Newark NJ | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Newark The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Newark
Return trip: Newark to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Newark?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 16 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 27 hours 8 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Newark?
The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 7:15 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Newark?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Newark leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.