How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Chicago start at R 1 664. The average price for this route is around R 2 973. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Chicago is 21h 10m, covering a distance of 933 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 19h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Chicago at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 22:40.

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

A bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago produces an estimated 23 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 Birmingham to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Chicago from R 1 535 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Chicago on 7 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 20m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
	07:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 45m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:50	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 35m	08:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:50	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	23h	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Chicago on 8 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	07:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 55m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 20m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	17:10	Birmingham Station	1d 16h	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 45m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	07:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Chicago on 10 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 20m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	02:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	19h 20m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	07:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:50	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 35m	08:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	18:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 45m	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:24 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham 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 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 664, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

21h 10mAverage duration

933 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 664 - R 5 197	Average duration21h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 293 - R 35 418	Average duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Chicago?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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B
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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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

3.5/587 483 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87483 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 715

Greyhound Birmingham Chicago recent customer reviews

Horrible service and info in Atlanta

Gaël A.

18 July 2022

The whole trip was horrible

Teresa M.

13 October 2021

It's too cold on the bus and too in the stations

Destiny F.

26 June 2017

Amtrak

4/55 708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham, US 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 Birmingham to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Chicago start at R 1 664. The average price for this route is around R 2 973. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Chicago is 21h 10m, covering a distance of 933 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 19h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Chicago at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 22:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago produces an estimated 23 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 Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

03/01

No data

04/01

R 2 349

Today

R 3 088

06/01

R 2 719

07/01

R 1 905

08/01

R 1 896

09/01

No data

10/01

R 2 031

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Chicago was searched and found on 08 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 896

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 896 to R 26 498 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 896, which is on 2026-01-08.

Usually Amtrak 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.