How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Aiken?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Aiken start at R 1 757. The average price for this route is around R 2 109. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Aiken?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to Aiken is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1059 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 23h 35m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Aiken route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Aiken at 10:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Aiken produces an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Chicago to Aiken from R 1 636 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Aiken on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	23h 35m	10:35	Aiken	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 5m	10:35	Aiken	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 35m	10:35	Aiken	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	19:05	Aiken	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	10:35	Aiken	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Aiken on 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 35m	10:35	Aiken	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 5m	10:35	Aiken	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	19:05	Aiken	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	23h 35m	10:35	Aiken	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	10:35	Aiken	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Aiken on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	23h 35m	10:35	Aiken	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 5m	10:35	Aiken	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 35m	10:35	Aiken	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	19:05	Aiken	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	10:35	Aiken	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Aiken on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	23h 35m	10:35	Aiken	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 5m	10:35	Aiken	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 35m	10:35	Aiken	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	19:05	Aiken	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	10:35	Aiken	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Aiken on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	23h 35m	10:35	Aiken	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 5m	10:35	Aiken	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 35m	10:35	Aiken	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	19:05	Aiken	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 10h	10:35	Aiken	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Aiken on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	10:35	Aiken	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 5m	10:35	Aiken	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 35m	10:35	Aiken	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	23h 35m	10:35	Aiken	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	19:05	Aiken	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 4:04 PM CST.

Get from Chicago to Aiken

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 757, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 3hAverage duration

1059 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Aiken?

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

Stops in Aiken

A
Aiken Bus Station
153 Pendleton St NW, Aiken, SC 29801, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 482 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87482 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 1 757

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Aiken 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 Chicago to Aiken?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Aiken start at R 1 757. The average price for this route is around R 2 109. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Aiken?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Aiken is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1059 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 23h 35m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Aiken route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Aiken?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Aiken at 10:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Aiken?
A bus trip from Chicago to Aiken produces an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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

R 2 425

04/01

R 2 610

Today

R 2 106

06/01

R 1 636

07/01

R 1 771

08/01

R 1 636

09/01

R 1 636

10/01

R 1 636

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Aiken was searched and found on 06 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 636

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 636 to R 2 610 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Aiken based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 636, which is on 2026-01-06.