How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Chicago start at R 1 079. The average price for this route is around R 1 808. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Atlanta to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Atlanta to Chicago is 16h 40m, covering a distance of 948 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Atlanta to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Chicago at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Atlanta to Chicago?

A bus trip from Atlanta to Chicago produces an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Atlanta to Chicago?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Atlanta to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Atlanta 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.

Bus Atlanta to Chicago from R 1 284 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:05	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 20m	08:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	20:30	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 35m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	20:30	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 35m	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:05	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 45m	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:50	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 20m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 20m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	04:50	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 20m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:50	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 20m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 20m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:50	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 20m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	04:50	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 20m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:50	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 20m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Atlanta to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 079, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

16h 40mAverage duration

948 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 079 - R 5 269	Average duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 3 541 - R 8 533	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Chicago?

Stops in Atlanta

A
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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B
Atlanta Airport
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 416 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to customer reviews, Elite Buses offers a service comparable to regular bus services. However, there have been reports of rude behavior from the bus driver, including stopping on the side of the road and yelling at a toddler. The driver also displayed poor communication skills when asked about destinations and did not respond to passengers upon arrival in Chicago. Some customers chose to disembark at any stop due to this lack of communication.

Greyhound Atlanta Chicago recent customer reviews

The bus driver stopped on the side of the road on a highway to scream to tell a toddler he doesn’t want to hear the speaker. He was very rude when we asked him where were we going when we arrived to Chicago early he didn’t respond to anyone I got off the bus at any stop due to his non communication

Franchika A.

17 February 2023

My bus to Chicago was canceled. Which made me miss my Chicago flight to Boston and the Boston bus. I lost a lot of money. The service did not inform us about anything. Now I drive your company bus to New York. The driver is some crazy woman who screams at everyone and the passengers are afraid of the driver.

Weronika B.

15 September 2018

Got off in Nashville for an break in then to return end up waiting till 5 to leave out not because of bus breakdown or weather emergency, but because a driver didn't show after complainting supervisor told us to get on another bus going to Chicago driver refused us finally someone came driver didn't seem comfortable driving below speed limit got to Chicago around 3:45 ish uncomfortable trip my legs and head still hurt greyhound staff is real rude to there customers

Santisha B.

1 July 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511 538 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Atlanta, GA to Chicago by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Atlanta to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Atlanta to Chicago start at R 1 079. The average price for this route is around R 1 808. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Atlanta to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Atlanta to Chicago is 16h 40m, covering a distance of 948 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 14h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Atlanta to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Atlanta to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Atlanta to Chicago at 00:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Atlanta to Chicago?
A bus trip from Atlanta to Chicago produces an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Atlanta to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Atlanta to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Atlanta to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Atlanta 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

04/12

R 2 516

05/12

R 2 169

Today

R 2 169

07/12

R 2 169

08/12

R 1 544

09/12

R 1 440

10/12

R 1 371

11/12

R 1 458

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Chicago was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 371

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 371 to R 4 355 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 371, which is on 2025-12-10.

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.