The average bus between Chicago and Opelika takes 22h 28m and the fastest bus takes 19h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Opelika. 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 Chicago and Opelika. The earliest departure is at 1:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Opelika at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 22h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Opelika. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Opelika station via Atlanta Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.
Chicago to Opelika bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Opelika bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Opelika 4th Street Station.
Book your Chicago to Opelika bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Chicago and Opelika is 1,045.4 km. The road distance is 1,381 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Opelika 4th Street Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 19h 55m.