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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 29 atDeparture city: GainesvilleDeparture location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)Arrival time: June 30 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Downtown Greyhound StationOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: June 29 atDeparture city: GainesvilleDeparture location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)Arrival time: July 1 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: 537-517 W. Jackson BlvdOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Vehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Gainesville to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Gainesville to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 30, 2025 with a price of $99To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $99 to $204 for a bus ticket from Gainesville to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $99 which is on 2025-06-30.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Gainesville to Chicago.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 Gainesville to Chicago, 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 Gainesville to Chicago.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Gainesville to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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