NJ → IL · about 704 miles
Newark to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 15 direct buses and trains a week from Newark to Chicago. The fastest takes 16 hours 20 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:02 AM and the last at 10:05 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 15
- Fastest trip
- 16h 20m
- First departure
- 7:02 AM
- Last departure
- 10:05 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:02 AM | 10:25 AM +1 day | 28h 23m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Newark to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:30 AM | 5:40 AM +1 day | 19h 10m | Daily except Tue | Newark NJ to Chicago 95th / Dan Ryan | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 10:05 PM | 1:25 PM +1 day | 16h 20m | Daily except Tue | Newark NJ to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Newark Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Newark
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Newark
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Newark to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 16 hours 20 minutes; the typical trip is 28 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Newark to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun) and the last at 10:05 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus and rail companies go from Newark to Chicago?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Newark?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Newark (Amtrak).