What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Chicago?

It's about 931 km (577 miles) from Birmingham to Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Chicago?

Buses departing from Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station in Birmingham will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Bus Birmingham to Chicago from $138 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Birmingham to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 10m	10:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 35m	11:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	18h 55m	2:35pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 35m	11:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 50m	8:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 21 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

21h 5mAverage Duration

916 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$147 - $423	Average Duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$373 - $2,187	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Chicago?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station
1801 Morris Ave, 35203 Birmingham, AL
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B
McDonald's - Birmingham
2427 Acton Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243, USA
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87393 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $148

Greyhound Birmingham Chicago recent customer reviews

Horrible service and info in Atlanta

Gaël A.

July 18, 2022

The whole trip was horrible

Teresa M.

October 13, 2021

It's too cold on the bus and too in the stations

Destiny F.

June 26, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham, US to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Chicago?
It's about 931 km (577 miles) from Birmingham to Chicago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Chicago?
Buses departing from Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station in Birmingham will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$317

11-22

$288

Today

$330

11-24

$166

11-25

$232

11-26

$202

11-27

No data

11-28

No data

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $166

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $166 to $402 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $166 which is on 2025-11-24.