Bus Tickets from Tuscaloosa to Chicago

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Next departures for Tuscaloosa to Chicago on September 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tuscaloosa to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$83 - $464Average Duration22h 45m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$319 - $665Average Duration1d 17h
88kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Tuscaloosa to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 22 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
22h 45mAverage Duration
$83Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tuscaloosa to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$166
Average bus trip duration22h 45m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure9:10am
Distance600 miles (967 km)
Latest bus departure9:45pm

Tuscaloosa to Chicago Bus

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Tuscaloosa to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $75

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

You can expect to pay from $75 to $145 for a bus ticket from Tuscaloosa to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $75 which is on 2025-09-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Tuscaloosa and Chicago!

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

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 Tuscaloosa to Chicago.

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

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

What's the cheapest way to go from Tuscaloosa to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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