Bus Tickets from Chicago to Atlanta, GA

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TodayAug 3
from US$149
TomorrowAug 4
from US$105
TueAug 5
from US$94
WedAug 6
from US$92
ThuAug 7
from US$96
FriAug 8
from US$94
SatAug 9
from US$89
SunAug 10
from US$92

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Atlanta
    Destination location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Atlanta
    Destination location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Atlanta
    Destination location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Atlanta
    Destination location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Atlanta
    Destination location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Atlanta

Bus
Average PriceUS$68 - US$284Average Duration16h 35m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$201 - US$596Average Duration1d 13h
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Atlanta

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 16 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
16h 35mAverage Duration
US$68Cheapest ticket
23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Atlanta, GA: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$89
Average Bus Trip Duration16h 35m
Number of daily buses22
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance931 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Atlanta Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Atlanta, GA

  1. How far is Chicago from Atlanta?

    Chicago and Atlanta are 947 km (587 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Atlanta?

    Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Doraville Tornado Bus Station in Atlanta.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-01
US$183
08-02
US$137
Today
US$144
08-04
US$97
08-05
US$87
08-06
US$86
08-07
US$88
08-08
US$88
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of US$86

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

You can expect to pay from US$86 to US$321 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$86 which is on 2025-08-06.

Usually FlixBus Inc., Greyhound Lines, Inc. 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Atlanta, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Atlanta will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Atlanta while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Atlanta, GA?

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