How far is Jacksonville from Chicago?

Jacksonville and Chicago are 862 miles (1390 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Jacksonville to Chicago?

Most of the buses traveling from Jacksonville to Chicago leave from Jacksonville Amtrak Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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

Bus Jacksonville to Chicago from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jacksonville to Chicago on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 2h	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Chicago on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 12h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 4h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Chicago on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 2h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 4h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 1h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 4h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Chicago on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 2h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 4h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Jacksonville to Chicago on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 2h	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:25pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:30am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 3h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:40am	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 4h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:05pm	Jacksonville Bus Station	1d 11h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	9:05am	Jacksonville Bus Station	23h 45m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jacksonville to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

863 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$85 - $362	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$128 - $1,817	Average Duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 126kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,369 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Jacksonville Chicago recent customer reviews

Solo la demora en una de las estaciones que por conexión me ocasionó otra demora y llegue muy tarde a mi destino final

Fernando S.

December 8, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,287 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Jacksonville and Chicago?

Stops in Jacksonville

A - Jacksonville Amtrak Station

B - W Forsyth St

C - Kings Avenue Station

D - JRTC Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$225

11/11

$214

Today

$189

11/13

$169

11/14

$203

11/15

$168

11/16

$157

11/17

$158

The cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $157

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

You can expect to pay from $157 to $225 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-11-16.