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Bus Chicago to Macon: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$180
Average Bus Trip Duration17h 25m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance1050 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Macon Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Chicago to Macon, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Macon

  1. How long is the bus trip from Chicago to Macon?

    The typical travel time from Chicago to Macon by bus is around 17h 25m. The fastest bus on this trip will get to Macon in 16h

  2. How far is Chicago from Macon?

    The distance between Chicago and Macon is around 1068 km (662 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Macon?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Macon Greyhound Bus Station, in Macon.

  4. What is the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Macon?

    The least expensive option to go from Chicago to Macon would be going by bus. With a starting ticket price of US$142, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

  5. How much does it cost to take the bus from Chicago to Macon?

    The bus fare from Chicago to Macon is approximately US$180.

  6. Can I take an overnight bus from Chicago to Macon?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Chicago until 11:50pm and reaching Macon on the following day.

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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 Chicago and Macon!

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Macon that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

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

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