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Bus Gainesville to Chicago: Trip Overview

Bus Gainesville to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$122
Average bus trip duration18h 50m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure1:15 PM
Distance554 miles (892 km)
Latest bus departure10:15 PM

Gainesville to Chicago Buses

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

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:15PM - 10:15PM
Minimum Price$103
Average Ticket Price$122
Minimum Trip Duration17h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration18h50m
Distance554 miles (892 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville - Chicago

The bus is the best choice to get to Chicago without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Gainesville to Chicago is about 18h 50m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 17h 55m. This is the time it takes to travel the 561 miles (905 km) that separate the two cities.

About 561 miles (905 km) separate Gainesville and Chicago.

You can choose from 6 travel times and travel with Greyhound. The number of buses from Gainesville to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Gainesville to Chicago a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 1:15 PM and ending at 10:15 PM.

If you're headed to Chicago from Gainesville, chances are that your bus will leave from La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop and arrive at Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $103 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Chicago from Gainesville.

The average price of a one-way ticket from Gainesville to Chicago is $122. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $103 to $241, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Robie House, The Field Museum, Grant Park, Lincoln Park Zoo and Cloud Gate.

Yes, you can take a night bus to go from Gainesville to Chicago. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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.

Will you be returning to Gainesville by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Gainesville

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Train from Gainesville to Chicago

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