FlixBus66.15 kg CO₂
00:30Atlanta Bus Station
15h 45m
11:15Chicago Union Station
direct
Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL Bus
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- Lowest price from ≈ £83.46 €96.98
- Average duration 16h 37m
- Connections per day 17
- Distance 945 km
- CO₂ per person 84 kg
bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL
The journey from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL is about 945 km. On average a bus trip takes 16h 37m with 17 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ £83.46 €96.98 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 16h 37m |
| Connections per day | 17 |
| Lowest price | ≈ £83.46 €96.98 |
| Highest price | ≈ £105.55 €122.65 |
| First departure | 12:15 AM |
| Last departure | 10:00 PM |
| Distance | 945 km |
| Departure | Atlanta, GA |
| Arrival | Chicago, IL |
| Travel operator | Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc. Greyhound, Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus |
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How much do bus tickets from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL cost?
When you're traveling from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL, you can expect to pay an average of approximately ≈ £88.05 (€102.32). You might be able to find prices as low as ≈ £83.46 (€96.98), but it all depends on how you travel. Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest bus tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as bus ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper bus tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.
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When you're traveling from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL, you can expect to pay an average of approximately ≈ £88.05 (€102.32). Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest bus tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as bus ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper bus tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.
How long does the journey from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL take by bus?
With a distance of 945 km between Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL, it will usually take 16h 37m to complete the journey. This average figure may vary from day to day. Delays could be caused by unexpected weather conditions, roadworks or construction, local events, or other unforeseen circumstances. Remember that your journey may take longer than 16h 37m. Make your plans with this in mind to avoid disappointment, particularly if you are traveling on a tight schedule. The distance between Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL is around 945 km. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 16h 37m. However, the fastest routes between Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL take 14h 40m. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.
How many daily journeys are there from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL?
The route from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL is served by providers including . From this list of transport providers, there are up to departures each day. However, this exact number will vary. On average, journeys depart from Atlanta, GA 17 times per day. This number includes all the transport providers that serve the route. When traveling from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL, you may choose to use an indirect route, involving connections. If you prefer not to do this, you will find an average of 15 direct journeys each day. However, indirect routes open up more possibilities for flexible travelers. On average, there are 2 journeys with one change or more each day. These numbers are all averages. They can slightly vary depending on the day of the week, the season of the year, local festivals, and other factors. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.
≈ £112.61 $151.99
Greyhound66.15 kg CO₂
04:15Atlanta Bus Station
15h 55m
15:10Chicago Union Station
direct
Greyhound66.15 kg CO₂
09:00Atlanta Bus Station
16h 45m
20:45Chicago Union Station
direct
Greyhound66.15 kg CO₂
21:05Atlanta Bus Station
15h 35m
07:40Chicago Union Station
direct
Greyhound66.15 kg CO₂
21:05Atlanta Bus Station
15h 50m
07:55Chicago Union Station
direct
Greyhound66.15 kg CO₂
17:05Atlanta Bus Station
15h 35m
07:40Chicago Union Station
direct
Next departures from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL
Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
00:15 Atlanta Bus Station
15:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £87.78 €102.15
00:15 Atlanta Bus Station
18:35 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
≈ £85.21 €99.16
00:15 Atlanta Bus Station
15:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £85.21 €99.16
05:00 Atlanta Bus Station
20:25 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
05:00 Atlanta Bus Station
20:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £87.78 €102.15
05:00 Atlanta Bus Station
22:25 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:05 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £85.21 €99.16
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:05 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
≈ £85.21 €99.16
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:25 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus ≈ £82.47 €95.98
20:30 Atlanta Bus Station
11:15 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:35 Chicago Union Station
≈ £92.94 €108.16
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:55 Chicago Union Station
≈ £93.80 €109.16
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:20 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
≈ £92.94 €108.16
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:35 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:55 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
00:15 Atlanta Bus Station
15:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £87.78 €102.15
00:15 Atlanta Bus Station
18:35 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
≈ £85.21 €99.16
00:15 Atlanta Bus Station
15:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £85.21 €99.16
05:00 Atlanta Bus Station
20:25 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
05:00 Atlanta Bus Station
20:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £87.78 €102.15
05:00 Atlanta Bus Station
22:25 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:05 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £85.21 €99.16
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:05 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
≈ £85.21 €99.16
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:25 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus ≈ £82.47 €95.98
20:30 Atlanta Bus Station
11:15 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:35 Chicago Union Station
≈ £92.94 €108.16
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:55 Chicago Union Station
≈ £93.80 €109.16
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:20 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
≈ £92.94 €108.16
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:35 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:55 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
00:15 Atlanta Bus Station
15:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £87.78 €102.15
00:15 Atlanta Bus Station
18:35 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
≈ £85.21 €99.16
00:15 Atlanta Bus Station
15:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £85.21 €99.16
05:00 Atlanta Bus Station
20:25 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
05:00 Atlanta Bus Station
20:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £87.78 €102.15
05:00 Atlanta Bus Station
22:25 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:05 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:25 Chicago Union Station
≈ £85.21 €99.16
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:05 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
≈ £85.21 €99.16
17:05 Atlanta Bus Station
08:25 Chicago Union Station
FlixBus ≈ £82.47 €95.98
20:30 Atlanta Bus Station
11:15 Chicago Union Station
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:35 Chicago Union Station
≈ £92.94 €108.16
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:55 Chicago Union Station
≈ £93.80 €109.16
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:20 Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
≈ £92.94 €108.16
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:35 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Greyhound ≈ £82.47 €95.98
22:00 Atlanta Bus Station
14:55 Chicago Union Station
Carriers on this route
Learn more about carriers on this route.
FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.
Greyhound is a bus company that provides intercity transportation services across North America. Founded in 1914, it is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation in the United States and Canada, serving over 3,800 destinations. Greyhound operates on popular routes such as New York to Boston, Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and Boston to New York.
Facility description
Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
Luggage
Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.
Accessibility
FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.
Food and drink
Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.
Power sockets
Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.
Bicycle
Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.
Wi-Fi
FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.
Entertainment portal
Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.
Luggage
For North America (excluding Mexico), International, and Mexico – International travel: Passengers are allowed one carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (16-12-7 in), which can be stored under the seat or in the overhead compartment, and one stored bag up to 50 lbs (31-20-12 in) to be placed in the baggage compartment. It is important to ensure that the passenger's name and contact information are on and inside the stored bag. Free transportation of baggage is included with the ticket.
Food and drink
Food and drinks are not sold on board, so passengers are encouraged to bring their own non-alcoholic refreshments. The bus stops frequently at locations where food can be purchased.
Power sockets
Nearly every seat on most buses is equipped with a power outlet, allowing passengers to keep their devices charged throughout the journey.
Wi-Fi
Most buses and stations offer free Wi-Fi for passengers. Also, the onboard entertainment system provides free access to movies, TV shows, games, and the latest news on personal Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
Accessibility
All buses are equipped with a wheelchair lift. Greyhound will secure all wheelchairs but will not deny transportation if a device cannot be secured as required by law. If preferred, wheelchairs or mobility scooters can be stored in the baggage compartment. Greyhound provides assistance for customers with disabilities.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 66.15kg
bus 70.88kg
flight 189kg
carpool 151.2kg
FAQ
A bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL costs ≈ £88.05 (€102.32). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ £83.46 (€96.98).
The cheapest ticket from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL costs ≈ £83.46 (€96.98). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL are 945 km apart.
The journey from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL takes about 16h 37m on average. The fastest option takes 14h 40m.
This route is served by 3 operators: Greyhound, Greyhound Lines Inc. and FlixBus.
There are about 17 connections per day from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL.
The first bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL leaves at 12:15 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL leaves at 10:00 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs ≈ £83.46 (€96.98) but prices can change.
There are about 15 direct connections from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL.
The shortest bus journey between Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL takes 14h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Atlanta, GA and Chicago, IL.
The bus journey from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, IL generates 84 kg of CO₂.