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Sat27 Apr
from US$108
Sun28 Apr
Mon29 Apr
from US$93
Tue30 Apr
from US$91
Wed1 May
Thu2 May
Fri3 May
Sat4 May

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 27 April at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: 28 April at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$108
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 27 April at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: 28 April at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$116
  • Departure time: 27 April at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 28 April at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$120
  • Departure time: 27 April at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 28 April at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$138
  • Departure time: 27 April at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: 28 April at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    US$130
Bus Chicago to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$126
Average bus trip duration19h 10m
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure06:00
Distance568 miles
Latest bus departure23:00

Chicago to Birmingham buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses14
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures06:00 - 23:00
Minimum PriceUS$100
Average Ticket PriceUS$126
Minimum Trip Duration14h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration19h10m
Distance568 miles
Bus companies on this routeGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Birmingham

The average bus ticket price from Chicago to Birmingham is US$126. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Chicago and Birmingham is around 19h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 14h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 577 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Chicago to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 14 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Chicago to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Buses travelling between Chicago and Birmingham leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Union Station and arrive at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station, McDonald's - Birmingham.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Birmingham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Birmingham, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Birmingham will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle typeTravel timeAvg priceDaily departures
Vehicle typeBusTravel time19h 10mAvg priceUS$126Daily departures14
Vehicle typeTrainTravel time1d 18hAvg priceUS$381Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Chicago and Birmingham is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost US$126 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from US$67. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Birmingham, choose the bus, as it will take you from Chicago to Birmingham in about 19h 10m – that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Birmingham to Chicago

You can also go to Birmingham by train

Train from Chicago to Birmingham

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