How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Chicago start from $142. The average price for this route is around $220. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Chicago is 21h 5m, covering a distance of 933 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Chicago at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Chicago from $137 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 30m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 20m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 45m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 30m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 20m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 45m	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 35m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 45m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Chicago on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 25m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:45pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 20m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 45m	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 35m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:25 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 21 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

21h 5mAverage Duration

933 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$142 - $459	Average Duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$370 - $2,498	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Chicago?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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B
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87409 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $147

Greyhound Birmingham Chicago recent customer reviews

Horrible service and info in Atlanta

Gaël A.

July 18, 2022

The whole trip was horrible

Teresa M.

October 13, 2021

It's too cold on the bus and too in the stations

Destiny F.

June 26, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,615 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham, US to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Chicago start from $142. The average price for this route is around $220. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Chicago is 21h 5m, covering a distance of 933 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Chicago at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-28

$293

11-29

$433

Today

$421

12-01

No data

12-02

No data

12-03

$157

12-04

$185

12-05

$167

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $157

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

You can expect to pay from $157 to $565 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-12-03.