Bus Tickets from Chicago to Birmingham, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Birmingham.

Bus
Average Price$90 - $336Average Duration20h 35m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$329 - $647Average Duration1d 18h
85kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 20 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
20h 35mAverage Duration
$90Cheapest ticket
23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Birmingham, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$153
Average bus trip duration20h 35m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance579 miles (933 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Aug 2, 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 $249 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 2025-08-02.

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?

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