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- This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: June 1 atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: South Station (Train Terminal)Arrival time: June 2 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: June 1 atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: South Station (Train Terminal)Arrival time: June 2 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 1 atDeparture city: BostonDeparture location: Boston (South Station)Arrival time: June 2 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: 537-517 W. Jackson BlvdOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Boston to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 22 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Boston to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 3, 2025 with a price of $120To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $120 to $588 for a bus ticket from Boston to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $120 which is on 2025-06-03.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Boston to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Boston to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Boston to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Boston to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
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