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Trip Overview

The average bus between Atlanta and Chicago takes 16h 14m and the fastest bus takes 14h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Atlanta to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 14m
Duration
721 mi
Distance
$150
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Atlanta to Chicago bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Atlanta and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Atlanta is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Chicago at 2:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 16h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 14h 25m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 16h • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 14h 25m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 16h • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 14h 25m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 16h • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 10m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 16h • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 10m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 16h • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 14h 25m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    bus bus 16h • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 20m • Direct
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    bus bus 14h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 16h 20m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Atlanta to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 721.3 mi
  • Duration: 16h 14m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 16h. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.

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