Buses to Chicago
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Chicago, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Naperville | United States | 42 km (26 mi) | about 1 h |
| Chicago to Joliet | United States | 51 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Chicago to Elgin | United States | 56 km (35 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Chicago to Aurora | United States | 56 km (35 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Chicago to South Bend | United States | 118 km (73 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Chicago to Rockford | United States | 128 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Chicago to Milwaukee | United States | 134 km (83 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Chicago to Madison | United States | 198 km (123 mi) | about 3 h 48 min |
| Chicago to Grand Rapids | United States | 204 km (127 mi) | about 3 h 55 min |
| Chicago to North Peoria | United States | 205 km (127 mi) | about 3 h 56 min |
| Chicago to Peoria | United States | 207 km (129 mi) | about 3 h 58 min |
| Chicago to Fort Wayne | United States | 225 km (140 mi) | about 4 h 17 min |
| Chicago to New York City | United States | 1,146 km (712 mi) | about 20 h 48 min |
| Chicago to Toronto | Canada | 704 km (437 mi) | about 12 h 53 min |
| Chicago to Brooklyn | United States | 1,152 km (716 mi) | about 20 h 55 min |
| Chicago to Queens | United States | 1,161 km (721 mi) | about 21 h 4 min |
| Chicago to Montréal | Canada | 1,200 km (746 mi) | about 21 h 47 min |
| Chicago to Philadelphia | United States | 1,069 km (664 mi) | about 19 h 26 min |
| Chicago to Manhattan | United States | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 20 h 50 min |
| Chicago to The Bronx | United States | 1,155 km (717 mi) | about 20 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.