How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Chicago start from $140. The average price for this route is around $250. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Chicago is 21h 10m, covering a distance of 933 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Chicago at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Chicago from $134 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Birmingham to Chicago on January 3
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
Greyhound + FlixBus	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
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:40pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	15h 35m	11:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	22h 50m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

21h 10mAverage Duration

933 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$140 - $437	Average Duration21h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$361 - $2,973	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

3.5/587,473 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87473 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 $144

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

4/55,697 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Chicago start from $140. The average price for this route is around $250. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Chicago is 21h 10m, covering a distance of 933 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Chicago at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 4, 2026 with a price of $198

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 $198 to $278 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Chicago based on the last 1 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $198 which is on 2026-01-04.