There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MDW - ATL
3h 38m$86–188Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
16h 5m$100–190Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
33h 31m$359–800Drive 668.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Atlantacar 668.8 mi
12h 30m$123–177Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane ORD - ATL
4h 4m$126–558Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane SBN - ATL
5h 18m$106–567Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MKE - ATL
5h 19m$528–1,168
Chicago to Atlanta by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Atlanta is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $85 - $190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Peachtree Station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 31m.
The distance between Chicago and Atlanta is 614 miles. The road distance is 672.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 16h 5m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Chicago to Atlanta, including transfers.
Chicago to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 16h 5m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $800 and takes 33h 31m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 16h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $210–480
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:03 AM in Chicago and 11:03 AM in Atlanta.
Chicago to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Atlanta is 673 miles. It takes approximately 12h 30m to drive from Chicago to Atlanta.
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