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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Atlanta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    3h 40m
    $80–458

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2512 / ...
    14h 25m
    $85–220

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Peachtree Stationtrain train Crescent
    33h 27m
    $342–781

  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 2m
    $90–238

  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 20m
    $91–467

  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 18m
    $125–663

Chicago to Atlanta by bus

Calendar49Weekly Buses
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

Delta, Frontier Airlines, and Southwest 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 Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–150 and the journey takes 14h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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