How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Atlanta?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Atlanta start from $73. The average price for this route is around $97. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Atlanta?

The average bus trip duration from Chicago to Atlanta is 16h 35m, covering a distance of 578 miles (931 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Atlanta 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 Chicago to Atlanta?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Atlanta at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Atlanta generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Atlanta?

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 87387 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Atlanta?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Chicago to Atlanta?

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 Chicago to Atlanta from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Atlanta on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 25m	9:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 45m	9:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 55m	3:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 55m	5:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	16h 35m	3:35pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Atlanta on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 40m	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 45m	9:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 15m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 25m	9:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 30m	3:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Atlanta on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 25m	9:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 45m	9:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 15m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 40m	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	16h 20m	10:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Atlanta on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 15m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 45m	9:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 35m	3:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 40m	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	21h 55m	10:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Atlanta on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 15m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 45m	9:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 35m	3:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 40m	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 30m	3:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Atlanta on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 15m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 45m	9:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 35m	3:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 40m	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	16h 20m	10:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Atlanta on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 15m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 45m	9:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 35m	3:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 40m	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	16h 20m	10:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Atlanta on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 15m	11:25pm	Atlanta Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 45m	9:25am	Atlanta Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 35m	3:15am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	1:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	15h 40m	5:40am	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	16h 20m	10:45pm	Atlanta Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Atlanta

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Atlanta. The journey takes about 16 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

16h 35mAverage Duration

578 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$73 - $325	Average Duration16h 35m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$205 - $596	Average Duration1d 13h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Atlanta?

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
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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 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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,409 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Customers express dissatisfaction with Greyhound's operations, mentioning delays and poor service. However, some customers had a positive experience with good drivers and shorter travel times.

Greyhound Chicago Atlanta recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy the experience the bus caught a flat, had to wait 5 hours for the relief driver then the radiator busted on the bus I was supposed to get to my destination at 8:40am and I wasn't able to arrive until 8pm I missed my event I had planned and Greyhound doesn't want to reimburse me for my trouble

Marcus C.

September 18, 2023

There is no WiFi on bus and I didn’t got my luggage at my destination. Someone they took out on Nashville but my final destination was Chicago.

Ibrahim M.

December 31, 2019

Extremely poor experience. Bus left early in Nashville. Staff was extraordinarily unprofessional, from the front desk operator to the “managers”. Next bus was 4 hours late. Very non chalant attitude in general toward people’s time, money spent, and needs. No urgency or empathy. Would avoid Greyhound in the future by all costs.

Jonathan W.

July 11, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,477 reviews

Staff4.2

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 Chicago Atlanta recent customer reviews

the second driver was driving very fast. passengers asked twice to drive slower. it was very scary and unsafe

Marianna S.

September 8, 2024

Asian driver no offense English very bad communication Driving to fast very aggressive driver had several encounters with 18 wheelers by the way I’m a professional driver coming down grade way to fast when sign are posted very dangerous we where in mountains he was coming down grade at a high rate of speed with no remorse to sign

Levant N.

June 29, 2024

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Atlanta?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Atlanta start from $73. The average price for this route is around $97. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Atlanta?
The average bus trip duration from Chicago to Atlanta is 16h 35m, covering a distance of 578 miles (931 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Atlanta 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 Chicago to Atlanta?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Atlanta at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Atlanta?
A bus trip from Chicago to Atlanta generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Atlanta?
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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Atlanta?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Chicago to Atlanta?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Chicago to Atlanta?
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

11/28

$164

11/29

$337

Today

$333

12/01

$169

12/02

$89

12/03

$81

12/04

$74

12/05

$74

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Atlanta, GA was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $74

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

You can expect to pay from $74 to $369 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Atlanta, GA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $74 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.