Bus from Gainesville, FL to Chicago: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Chicago on May 19
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:08 PM EDT.

Get from Gainesville to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 373,443, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
1432 kmDistance
36kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Chicago?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Gainesville to Chicago start from COP 373,443. The average price for this route is around COP 566,763. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Gainesville to Chicago?

    The average bus travel time from Gainesville to Chicago is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1432 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Chicago route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gainesville to Chicago?

    The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Chicago at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 9:20pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Chicago?

    A bus trip from Gainesville to Chicago generates an estimated 35.79425 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Gainesville to Chicago?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12623 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Chicago?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Gainesville to Chicago?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Chicago?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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
05-17
No data
05-18
COP 753,523
Today
COP 858,949
05-20
No data
05-21
COP 386,484
05-22
COP 429,436
05-23
COP 409,912
05-24
COP 406,008
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Chicago was searched and found on May 21, 2026 with a price of COP 386,484

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

You can expect to pay from COP 386,484 to COP 1,112,752 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 386,484 which is on 2026-05-21.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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