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Bus Chicago to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Gainesville: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$142
Average bus trip duration20h 25m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure10:40
Distance564 miles
Latest bus departure23:00

Chicago to Gainesville buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Buses5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures10:40 - 23:00
Minimum PriceUS$93
Average Ticket PriceUS$142
Minimum Trip Duration17h5m
Average Bus Trip Duration20h25m
Distance564 miles
Bus companies on this routeGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Gainesville

The average bus ticket price from Chicago to Gainesville is US$142. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Gainesville 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 Gainesville is around 20h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 561 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Chicago to Gainesville can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Gainesville by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

Buses travelling between Chicago and Gainesville leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Union Station and arrive at La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop, Gainesville Bus Station Mart 24/7, El Expreso Gainesville Bus Stop.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Gainesville.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 Gainesville, 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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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.

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Gainesville to Chicago

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Train from Chicago to Gainesville

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