The average bus between Atlanta and Chicago Loop takes 15h 45m and the fastest bus takes 14h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Atlanta to Chicago Loop. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Atlanta and Chicago Loop. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atlanta is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Chicago Loop at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Indianapolis and take an average of 15h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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13h 50m • 2 changes
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15h 25m • 2 changes
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13h 50m • 2 changes
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15h 25m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Atlanta station and arriving at Chicago Loop station via Indianapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
Atlanta to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Atlanta to Chicago Loop bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Chicago Transit (CTA).
The distance between Atlanta and Chicago Loop is 948.2 km. The road distance is 1,166 km.
You can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington & Lasalle via Indianapolis, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 15h 44m.