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How to get fromAtlanta to ChicagoBy plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    3h 51m
    $70–378

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    16h
    $90–220

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    33h 24m
    $390–851

  4. Drive 674.2 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Chicagocar car 674.2 mi
    12h 22m
    $123–178

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATL - ORD
    4h 6m
    $84–238

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ATL - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    6h 5m
    $96–498

Atlanta to Chicago by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 16h. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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