NY → IL · about 715 miles
New York to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 22 direct buses and trains a week from New York to Chicago. The fastest takes 16 hours 55 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:40 AM and the last at 9:30 PM.
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- Buses and trains a week
- 22
- Fastest trip
- 16h 55m
- First departure
- 6:40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:40 AM | 10:25 AM +1 day | 28h 45m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 5:40 AM +1 day | 20h 40m | Daily except Tue | NYC Chinatown 28 Allen St to Chicago 95th / Dan Ryan | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 3:40 PM | 10:12 AM +1 day | 19h 32m | Daily | Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:40 PM | 11:12 AM +1 day | 20h 32m | Sun | Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:30 PM | 1:25 PM +1 day | 16h 55m | Daily except Tue | NYC Midtown 31st St & 8th Ave to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in New York Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in New York
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to New York
Questions
How long is the bus or train from New York to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 16 hours 55 minutes; the typical trip is 20 hours 32 minutes.
What time is the first departure from New York to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun) and the last at 9:30 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus and rail companies go from New York to Chicago?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in New York?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and NYC Chinatown 28 Allen St.