WI → IL · about 88 miles

Janesville to Chicago bus schedule

FlixBus and Van Galder run 139 direct buses a week from Janesville to Chicago. The fastest takes 2 hours 15 minutes; the first bus leaves at 2:30 AM and the last at 8:30 PM.

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Buses a week
139
Fastest trip
2h 15m
First bus
2:30 AM
Last bus
8:30 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.

Direct buses from Janesville, WI to Chicago, IL
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysStopsBus company
2:30 AM5:20 AM2h 50mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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3:30 AM6:20 AM2h 50mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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4:30 AM7:30 AM3h 00mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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5:30 AM8:30 AM3h 00mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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6:30 AM9:40 AM3h 10mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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7:30 AM10:40 AM3h 10mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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7:40 AM9:55 AM2h 15mDaily except WedJanesville Janesville Park and Ride to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus
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8:30 AM11:30 AM3h 00mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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9:30 AM12:30 PM3h 00mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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10:30 AM1:30 PM3h 00mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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11:30 AM2:30 PM3h 00mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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12:30 PM3:20 PM2h 50mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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1:30 PM4:30 PM3h 00mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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2:30 PM5:50 PM3h 20mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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3:30 PM7:00 PM3h 30mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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4:30 PM8:00 PM3h 30mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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5:30 PM8:30 PM3h 00mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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6:30 PM9:20 PM2h 50mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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7:30 PM10:20 PM2h 50mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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8:30 PM11:20 PM2h 50mDaily3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St (across from Union Station)Van Galder
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Where to board in Janesville Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip

Return trip: Chicago to Janesville

Questions

How long is the bus from Janesville to Chicago?

The fastest direct bus takes 2 hours 15 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours.

What time is the first bus from Janesville to Chicago?

The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 8:30 PM (Daily).

Which bus companies go from Janesville to Chicago?

FlixBus and Van Galder run direct buses on this route.

Where do I catch the bus in Janesville?

Buses to Chicago leave from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal and Janesville Janesville Park and Ride.