Chicago to The Bronx by bus
The Bronx lies 1,155 km (717 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 58 min including stops, over roughly 1,409 km (875 mi) of road.
| Chicago | The Bronx | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
Clocks in The Bronx are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 20 h 58 min journey lands 21 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in The Bronx
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Common questions
How far is The Bronx from Chicago?
1,155 km (717 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,409 km (875 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to The Bronx by bus?
About 20 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and The Bronx?
The Bronx is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.