What is the travel distance from Jackson to Chicago?

The distance between Jackson and Chicago is approximately 272 km (169 miles).

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

Buses departing from Jackson Greyhound Terminal in Jackson will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Bus Jackson to Chicago from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	6h 40m	7:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	6h 40m	7:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	6h 40m	7:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 40m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 40m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 40m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jackson to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 4 hours 3 minutes, and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4h 3mAverage Duration

271 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $165	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $169	Average Duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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Where are the popular stops in Jackson and Chicago?

Stops in Jackson

A - Jackson Greyhound Terminal

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

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

What is the travel distance from Jackson to Chicago?
The distance between Jackson and Chicago is approximately 272 km (169 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Jackson to Chicago?
Buses departing from Jackson Greyhound Terminal in Jackson 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

11-17

$71

11-18

$64

Today

$64

11-20

$67

11-21

$67

11-22

$71

11-23

$71

11-24

$62

The cheapest trip from Jackson, MI, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $62

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

You can expect to pay from $62 to $80 for a bus ticket from Jackson, MI, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-24.