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How to get fromChicago to Atlantaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Atlanta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    3h 42m
    $116–658

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    15h 19m
    $98–205

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Stationtrain train Crescent
    33h 31m
    $418–853

  4. Drive 670.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Atlantacar car 670.3 mi
    12h 30m
    $123–177

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ORD - ATL
    4h 3m
    $196–348

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane SBN - ATL
    5h 19m
    $116–617

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MKE - ATL
    5h 22m
    $172–871

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    16h 5m
    $100–200

  9. Bus via Bloomington (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512
    16h 10m
    $103–174

Chicago to Atlanta by subway and bus

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration15h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Atlanta Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $95–170 and the journey takes 13h 55m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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