Bus Tickets from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

TodayJul 29
from $131
TomorrowJul 30
from $124
ThuJul 31
from $105
FriAug 1
from $100
SatAug 2
from $100
SunAug 3
from $95
MonAug 4
from $92
TueAug 5
from $89

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 30 at
    Departure city: Atlanta
    Departure location: Atlanta Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$77 - $272Average Duration16h 20m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$201 - $539Average Duration1d 10h
86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Atlanta to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
16h 20mAverage Duration
$77Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Atlanta, GA to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$95
Average bus trip duration16h 20m
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance588 miles (947 km)
Latest bus departure11:00pm

Atlanta to Chicago Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/27
$153
07/28
$144
Today
$123
07/30
$116
07/31
$97
08/01
$92
08/02
$92
08/03
$87
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 3, 2025 with a price of $87

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 $87 to $209 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 $87 which is on 2025-08-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Atlanta to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Atlanta to Chicago.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Atlanta to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Atlanta to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

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.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Atlanta, GA to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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