How far is Chicago from Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Birmingham to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 577 miles (931 km).

Is there a way to reach Chicago from Birmingham without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Birmingham to Chicago from £74 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	22:40	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	23h 45m	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	22:40	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 30m	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures from Birmingham to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 55m	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 20m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	19h 30m	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 30m	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	19:35	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 30m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 20m	11:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	19h 30m	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 30m	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 13:57 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

21h 5mAverage duration

579 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£77 - £249	Average duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£200 - £1,351	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

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87397 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £80

Greyhound Birmingham Chicago recent customer reviews

Horrible service and info in Atlanta

Gaël A.

18 July 2022

The whole trip was horrible

Teresa M.

13 October 2021

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

Destiny F.

26 June 2017

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

How far is Chicago from Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 577 miles (931 km).
Is there a way to reach Chicago from Birmingham without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£153

25/11

£185

Today

£155

27/11

£133

28/11

No data

29/11

No data

30/11

£185

01/12

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £133

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 £133 to £254 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 £133, which is on 2025-11-27.