How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Chicago start from $106. The average price for this route is around $129. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Atlanta to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Atlanta to Chicago is 16h 40m, covering a distance of 948 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Atlanta to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Chicago at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Atlanta to Chicago?

A bus trip from Atlanta to Chicago generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87522 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Atlanta to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Atlanta to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Atlanta to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Atlanta to Chicago from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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Next departures for Atlanta to Chicago on February 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 40m	1:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

16h 40mAverage Duration

948 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$106 - $339	Average Duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$287 - $598	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Chicago?

Stops in Atlanta

A
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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B
Atlanta Airport (ATL)
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,523 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

According to customer reviews, Elite Buses offers a service comparable to regular bus services. However, there have been reports of rude behavior from the bus driver, including stopping on the side of the road and yelling at a toddler. The driver also displayed poor communication skills when asked about destinations and did not respond to passengers upon arrival in Chicago. Some customers chose to disembark at any stop due to this lack of communication.

Greyhound Atlanta Chicago recent customer reviews

The bus driver stopped on the side of the road on a highway to scream to tell a toddler he doesn’t want to hear the speaker. He was very rude when we asked him where were we going when we arrived to Chicago early he didn’t respond to anyone I got off the bus at any stop due to his non communication

Franchika A.

February 17, 2023

My bus to Chicago was canceled. Which made me miss my Chicago flight to Boston and the Boston bus. I lost a lot of money. The service did not inform us about anything. Now I drive your company bus to New York. The driver is some crazy woman who screams at everyone and the passengers are afraid of the driver.

Weronika B.

September 15, 2018

Got off in Nashville for an break in then to return end up waiting till 5 to leave out not because of bus breakdown or weather emergency, but because a driver didn't show after complainting supervisor told us to get on another bus going to Chicago driver refused us finally someone came driver didn't seem comfortable driving below speed limit got to Chicago around 3:45 ish uncomfortable trip my legs and head still hurt greyhound staff is real rude to there customers

Santisha B.

July 1, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/512,232 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Atlanta, GA to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Chicago start from $106. The average price for this route is around $129. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Atlanta to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Atlanta to Chicago is 16h 40m, covering a distance of 948 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Atlanta to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Chicago at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Atlanta to Chicago?
A bus trip from Atlanta to Chicago generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87522 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Atlanta to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Atlanta to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Atlanta to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

02-17

$196

02-18

$190

Today

$221

02-20

$163

02-21

$141

02-22

$128

02-23

$123

02-24

$111

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Chicago was searched and found on Feb 24, 2026 with a price of $111

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $111 to $304 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2026-02-24.

Usually Greyhound 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.