Atlanta to Chicago bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 13 daily bus departures available, including 9 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Atlanta bus station at 02:30h, arriving at Chicago bus station at 18:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 15:55h the following day.
Departure station and country
Atlanta, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Chicago, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
1156 km
Average Trip Duration
15h 32min
Total Departures
13
Popular Operators
FlixBus, Greyhound
Lowest Price
$115
Transportation Options
Bus
Table Of Contents
Getting from Atlanta and Chicago by bus
The shortest travel distance between Atlanta and Chicago is 1156 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 10:45 has a travel time of 13:05h.
The longest travel time on the route is 18:00h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Chicago earlier, there
are 9 night buses from Atlanta to Chicago.
The overnight buses depart between 10:45 and 23:30 and arrive between 00:10 and 16:30
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Atlanta to Chicago route
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.
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Other popular destinations from Atlanta
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