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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Peachtree Station | Cheapest | |||||
| Chicago (Union Station), IL | Peachtree Station | Fastest | |||||
| Chicago (Union Station), IL | Peachtree Station | No tags | |||||
| Chicago (Union Station), IL | Peachtree Station | No tags | |||||
| Chicago (Union Station), IL | Peachtree Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to AtlantaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 16 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Atlanta, GA: Trip Overview
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Based on 5413 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $201
FlixBus Chicago Atlanta recent customer reviews
the second driver was driving very fast. passengers asked twice to drive slower. it was very scary and unsafe
Marianna S.
Asian driver no offense English very bad communication Driving to fast very aggressive driver had several encounters with 18 wheelers by the way I’m a professional driver coming down grade way to fast when sign are posted very dangerous we where in mountains he was coming down grade at a high rate of speed with no remorse to sign
Levant N.
I didn't enjoy the experience the bus caught a flat, had to wait 5 hours for the relief driver then the radiator busted on the bus I was supposed to get to my destination at 8:40am and I wasn't able to arrive until 8pm I missed my event I had planned and Greyhound doesn't want to reimburse me for my trouble
Marcus C.
Chicago to Atlanta Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Aug 23, 2025 with a price of $263To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Atlanta, GA, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $263 to $1,427 for a train ticket from Chicago to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $263 which is on 2025-08-23.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Atlanta is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Atlanta you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Atlanta, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to Atlanta while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
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