Bus Tickets from Chicago to Tuscaloosa

TodayJul 31
TomorrowAug 1
from $143
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
MonAug 4
from $122
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Tuscaloosa
    Destination location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Tuscaloosa
    Destination location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Tuscaloosa
    Destination location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Tuscaloosa
    Destination location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 1 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 2 at
    Destination city: Tuscaloosa
    Destination location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Tuscaloosa.

Bus
Average Price$122 - $296Average Duration23h 5m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$370 - $597Average Duration1d 19h
88kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Tuscaloosa

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Tuscaloosa. The journey takes about 23 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
23h 5mAverage Duration
$122Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Tuscaloosa: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$172
Average bus trip duration23h 5m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure12:30am
Distance589 miles (950 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Tuscaloosa Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Tuscaloosa from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

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

Best price found
07/29
$115
07/30
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Today
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08/01
$135
08/02
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08/03
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08/04
$124
08/05
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Tuscaloosa was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $115

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

You can expect to pay from $115 to $167 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Tuscaloosa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-08-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Chicago to Tuscaloosa but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Tuscaloosa.

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

Did you know?

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

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Tuscaloosa?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Chicago to Tuscaloosa

You can also go to Tuscaloosa by train

Train from Chicago to Tuscaloosa

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