Bus Tickets from Chicago to Athens, TN, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Athens
    Destination location: EXXON
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Athens
    Destination location: EXXON
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Athens
    Destination location: EXXON
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Athens
    Destination location: EXXON
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: Athens
    Destination location: EXXON
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Bus Chicago to Athens, TN, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$129
Average Bus Trip Duration21h 15m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance759 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Athens Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Athens, TN, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Chicago to Athens?

    It's about 759 km (471 miles) from Chicago to Athens.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Athens.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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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 Chicago to Athens that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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