Chicago to Jersey City by bus
Jersey City lies 1,140 km (708 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 42 min including stops, over roughly 1,390 km (864 mi) of road.
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| Chicago | Jersey City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 264,290 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 07097–07399 |
Clocks in Jersey City are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 20 h 42 min journey lands 21 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Jersey City from Chicago?
1,140 km (708 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,390 km (864 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Jersey City by bus?
About 20 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Jersey City?
Jersey City is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.