Bus from Gainesville, FL to Chicago: Tickets & Schedules

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gainesville to Chicago on November 25
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Rosa Parks Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Gainesville Bus Stop
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

Get from Gainesville to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
884 milesDistance
36kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Gainesville, FL to Chicago by bus

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/23
$151
11/24
$148
Today
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11/26
$191
11/27
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11/28
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11/29
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11/30
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $148

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

You can expect to pay from $148 to $231 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $191 which is on 2025-11-26.

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