How far is Chicago from Atlanta by coach?

The distance between Atlanta and Chicago by coach is approximately 587 miles (947 km).

What is the best way to go from Atlanta to Chicago without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Atlanta to Chicago from £60 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	17:05	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 10m	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:05	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 45m	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	05:05	Atlanta Bus Station	18h 20m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	04:50	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 20m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:00	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 35m	14:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:30	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 20m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	04:50	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 20m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:05	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 20m	08:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	19h 20m	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Atlanta to Chicago on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	16h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 5m	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	04:50	Atlanta Bus Station	16h 20m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Atlanta Bus Station	14h 25m	00:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	00:15	Atlanta Bus Station	17h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Atlanta 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 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

16h 20mAverage duration

578 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£58 - £202	Average duration16h 20m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£158 - £381	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 86kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Atlanta and Chicago?

Stops in Atlanta

A
Doraville Tornado Bus Station
3658 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30340, USA
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B
Atlanta Airport
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C
Atlanta Downtown Greyhound Station
232 Forsyth St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
D
Cleveland Ave
387 Cleveland Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30315, USA
E
Doraville El Expreso Bus Station
4989 Buford Hwy NE, Chamblee, GA 30341, USA

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

3.5/587,398 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to customer reviews, Elite Buses offers a service comparable to regular bus services. However, there have been reports of rude behavior from the bus driver, including stopping on the side of the road and yelling at a toddler. The driver also displayed poor communication skills when asked about destinations and did not respond to passengers upon arrival in Chicago. Some customers chose to disembark at any stop due to this lack of communication.

Greyhound Atlanta Chicago recent customer reviews

The bus driver stopped on the side of the road on a highway to scream to tell a toddler he doesn’t want to hear the speaker. He was very rude when we asked him where were we going when we arrived to Chicago early he didn’t respond to anyone I got off the bus at any stop due to his non communication

Franchika A.

17 February 2023

My bus to Chicago was canceled. Which made me miss my Chicago flight to Boston and the Boston bus. I lost a lot of money. The service did not inform us about anything. Now I drive your company bus to New York. The driver is some crazy woman who screams at everyone and the passengers are afraid of the driver.

Weronika B.

15 September 2018

Got off in Nashville for an break in then to return end up waiting till 5 to leave out not because of bus breakdown or weather emergency, but because a driver didn't show after complainting supervisor told us to get on another bus going to Chicago driver refused us finally someone came driver didn't seem comfortable driving below speed limit got to Chicago around 3:45 ish uncomfortable trip my legs and head still hurt greyhound staff is real rude to there customers

Santisha B.

1 July 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

How far is Chicago from Atlanta by coach?
The distance between Atlanta and Chicago by coach is approximately 587 miles (947 km).
What is the best way to go from Atlanta to Chicago without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£140

26/11

£131

Today

£100

28/11

£110

29/11

£131

30/11

£127

01/12

£89

02/12

£71

The cheapest trip from Atlanta, GA to Chicago was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £71

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

You can expect to pay from £71 to £286 for a bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £71, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.