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Compare all timetables for the bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Atlanta, GA to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $125
tomorrow
from $91
Friday
from $98
Saturday
from $78
Sunday
from $108
Monday
from $85
Tuesday
from $79

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    16h 35m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    2:35 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $125
  • Greyhound US
    16h 15m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $125
  • Greyhound US
    16h 0m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $127
  • FlixBus
    13h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    12:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $145
  • FlixBus
    13h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    12:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $149
  • Did you know that if you travel from Atlanta, GA to Chicago via Indianapolis, you can save more than $43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      17h 30m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Atlanta, GA
      Garnett Transit Station
      4:50 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $59
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • Busbud
      3h 55m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      10:35 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 3h 50m longer, but you will save $43

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    26h 10m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Civic Center MARTA Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • FlixBus
    26h 10m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Civic Center MARTA Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $93
  • Greyhound US
    18h 20m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $94
  • Greyhound US
    18h 20m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $96
  • Greyhound US
    17h 20m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $96
  • Did you know that if you travel from Atlanta, GA to Chicago via Indianapolis, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      24h 5m
      0
      10:30 AM
      Atlanta, GA
      Garnett Transit Station
      9:20 PM
      Indianapolis
      Downtown Transit Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $57
      • Waiting Time 9h 20m
    • Busbud
      3h 55m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      10:35 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 6h 45m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    15h 5m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $98
  • FlixBus
    26h 50m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Civic Center MARTA Station
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $98
  • Greyhound US
    15h 5m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $102
  • FlixBus
    26h 10m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Civic Center MARTA Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • FlixBus
    26h 50m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Civic Center MARTA Station
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • Did you know that if you travel from Atlanta, GA to Chicago via Indianapolis, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      17h 30m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Atlanta, GA
      Garnett Transit Station
      4:50 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $59
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • Busbud
      3h 55m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      10:35 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    15h 10m
    0
    5:00 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $78
  • FlixBus
    13h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    12:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $78
  • Greyhound US
    15h 0m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    3:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $81
  • Greyhound US
    15h 10m
    0
    5:05 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    8:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $81
  • FlixBus
    14h 45m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    11:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $85

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    26h 10m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Civic Center MARTA Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $108
  • Greyhound US
    18h 20m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $110
  • Greyhound US
    15h 5m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $112
  • FlixBus
    26h 10m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Civic Center MARTA Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $112
  • Greyhound US
    18h 20m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $114
  • Did you know that if you travel from Atlanta, GA to Chicago via Indianapolis, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      17h 30m
      0
      5:05 PM
      Atlanta, GA
      Garnett Transit Station
      4:50 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $59
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • Busbud
      3h 55m
      0
      6:40 AM
      Indianapolis
      Central Bus Station
      10:35 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $23
    Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    26h 10m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Civic Center MARTA Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $85
  • Greyhound US
    17h 20m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $86
  • Greyhound US
    18h 20m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $87
  • Greyhound US
    15h 5m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    8:10 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $88
  • FlixBus
    26h 10m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Civic Center MARTA Station
    11:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $93

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    21h 20m
    0
    12:40 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $79
  • Greyhound US
    17h 20m
    0
    5:05 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $79
  • Greyhound US
    18h 20m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $80
  • FlixBus
    13h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    12:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $87
  • FlixBus
    14h 45m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Atlanta, GA
    Garnett Transit Station
    11:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $95

Frequency of bus connections between Atlanta, GA and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Atlanta, GA and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from Atlanta, GA to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Atlanta, GA and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 100 buses from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Atlanta, GA and Chicago, with 28 offers.

Facts about the bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 33 times every day by bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Chicago starting from $78!

Cheapest Bus $78
Fastest Bus 13h 20m
Earliest Bus 10:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 33 Ø
Distance 587.9 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Every day, 33 buses from 2 bus companies leave Atlanta, GA for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/23/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
Wednesday 04/23
$125
Thursday 04/24
$91
Friday 04/25
$98
Saturday 04/26
$91
Sunday 04/27
$108
Monday 04/28
$85
Tuesday 04/29
$99
Wednesday 04/30
$85
Thursday 05/01
$97
Friday 05/02
$97
Saturday 05/03
$95
Sunday 05/04
$91
Monday 05/05
$85
Tuesday 05/06
$79
Wednesday 05/07
$75
Thursday 05/08
$89
Friday 05/09
$90
Saturday 05/10
$93
Sunday 05/11
$96
Monday 05/12
$79
Tuesday 05/13
$91
Wednesday 05/14
$80
Thursday 05/15
$89
Friday 05/16
$83
Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $78, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $125.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, with $78. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $85.

How to save money travelling from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Atlanta, GA to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Atlanta, GA to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Atlanta, GA to Chicago from our users.

FlixBus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Atlanta, GA to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $78
Fastest Bus 13h 20m
Earliest Bus 10:30 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 4/22/2025

Greyhound US from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Atlanta, GA to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $78
Fastest Bus 14h 50m
Earliest Bus 5:05 PM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 20 Ø
Found on 4/22/2025

All bus stations and stops in Atlanta, GA and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Atlanta, GA and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Atlanta, GA to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Atlanta, GA to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Atlanta, GA to Chicago bus

How much does a Atlanta, GA Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $78 and takes 15h 10m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Atlanta, GA to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $78 and $176. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Atlanta, GA to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Atlanta, GA to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 33 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Atlanta, GA to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 13h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $157. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Atlanta, GA starts at 10:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Atlanta, GA for Chicago starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Atlanta, GA Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Atlanta, GA and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Atlanta, GA and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Atlanta, GA to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Atlanta, GA Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Atlanta, GA Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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