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Bus Gainesville to Chicago: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$155
Average bus trip duration18h 50m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure13:15
Distance554 miles
Latest bus departure23:20

Gainesville to Chicago buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures13:15 - 23:20
Minimum PriceUS$112
Average Ticket PriceUS$155
Minimum Trip Duration17h50m
Average Bus Trip Duration18h50m
Distance554 miles
Bus companies on this routeGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville - Chicago

The average bus ticket price from Gainesville to Chicago is US$155. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Gainesville to Chicago 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 Gainesville and Chicago is around 18h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 561 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Gainesville to Chicago 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 Gainesville to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

Buses travelling between Gainesville and Chicago leave from La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop or Gainesville Bus Station Mart 24/7 and arrive at Union Station, Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Gainesville to Chicago.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 Gainesville to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Gainesville to Chicago.

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

Did you know?

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Train from Gainesville to Chicago

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