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Next departures from Gainesville to Chicago on 19 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Gainesville to Chicago

Bus
Average priceUS$74 - US$194Average duration19h 45m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$198 - US$398Average duration1d 9h
83kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Gainesville to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 19 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
19h 45mAverage duration
US$74Cheapest ticket
23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gainesville, GA to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$102
Average bus trip duration19h 45m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure22:00
Distance564 miles
Latest bus departure22:20

Gainesville to Chicago Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Chicago from Gainesville, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville, GA - Chicago

  1. What's the distance between Gainesville and Chicago by coach?

    The distance between Gainesville and Chicago by coach is approximately 561 miles (905 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Gainesville to Chicago without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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US$109
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US$91
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US$96
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, GA to Chicago was searched and found on 15 Sept 2025 with a price of US$91

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

You can expect to pay from US$91 to US$155 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, GA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$96, which is on 2025-09-19.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Gainesville 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 Gainesville to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Gainesville to Chicago.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Gainesville to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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