What is the distance between Atlanta and Chicago?

About 587 miles (947 km) separate Atlanta and Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Atlanta to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from Atlanta, chances are that your bus will leave from Doraville Tornado Bus Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Auditorium Building and Theatre, Architectural River Cruise and Willis Tower (Sears Tower).

Bus Atlanta to Chicago from $60 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Atlanta to Chicago on October 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 25m	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
		11:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	18h	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Chicago on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 40m	1:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Chicago on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 35m	2:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 5m	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Chicago on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 40m	1:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 5m	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Chicago on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:05am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 5m	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Chicago on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:05am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	15h 5m	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Chicago on October 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:05am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 5m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 20m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Atlanta to Chicago on October 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	10:45am	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:30pm	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 20m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Atlanta to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$65 - $310	Average Duration16h 20m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$201 - $1,261	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud 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 $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

16h 20mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest ticket

24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Atlanta, GA to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$94

Average bus trip duration16h 20m

Number of daily buses22

Earliest bus departure12:15am

Distance588 miles (948 km)

Latest bus departure11:30pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,290 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.

February 17, 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.

September 15, 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.

July 1, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,760 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Atlanta Chicago recent customer reviews

The bus driver didn’t understand English very well and he was rude

Janell N.

December 5, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Atlanta to Chicago Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Atlanta to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Chicago?

Stops in Atlanta

A - Doraville Tornado Bus Station

B - Atlanta Airport

C - Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station

D - Cleveland Ave

E - Doraville El Expreso Bus Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Atlanta, GA - Chicago

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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

09/30

$148

10/01

$153

Today

$183

10/03

$131

10/04

$101

10/05

$106

10/06

$67

10/07

$67

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $67

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 $67 to $267 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 $67 which is on 2025-10-06.

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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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time16h 20m	Avg Price$94	Daily Departures22
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 10h	Avg Price$257	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Atlanta, GA by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Atlanta, GA

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