How far is Chicago from Birmingham?

The distance separating Chicago and Birmingham is 577 miles (931 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Birmingham leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Thinktank Science Museum, National Motorcycle Museum, Villa Park Stadium, City Canal Tour and The National Sea Life.

Bus Chicago to Birmingham from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Birmingham on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 55m	12:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 10m	1:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 45m	12:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 55m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Birmingham on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 55m	12:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 50m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 35m	2:00am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 25m	7:05am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	7:05am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Birmingham on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 10m	1:55am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	13h 55m	12:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	Fastest
	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 45m	12:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:59pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 11m	6:10pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 55m	1:25pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

16h 10mAverage Duration

579 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $318	Average Duration16h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$229 - $1,270	Average Duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Bus Chicago to Birmingham, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$118

Average bus trip duration16h 10m

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure12:30am

Distance579 miles (933 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,348 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Chicago Birmingham recent customer reviews

We broke down on the road going sat for 2to3hr

Lula P.

July 12, 2020

The drivers are well accomodative nd do their work wit humanity.

Oluwole A.

May 16, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,163 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.

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

Chicago to Birmingham Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Birmingham?

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

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Birmingham, US

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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

11/01

$128

11/02

$135

Today

$127

11/04

$106

11/05

No data

11/06

$95

11/07

$102

11/08

$95

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Nov 8, 2025 with a price of $95

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

You can expect to pay from $95 to $300 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-11-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Birmingham, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Birmingham will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Birmingham, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time16h 10m	Avg Price$118	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 18h	Avg Price$371	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Birmingham, US to Chicago

You can also go to Birmingham, US by train

Train from Chicago to Birmingham, US

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