How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Birmingham?

The cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Birmingham start from £71. The average price for this route is around £107. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Birmingham?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to Birmingham is 16h 10m, covering a distance of 579 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 13h 55m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Birmingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Birmingham?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Birmingham at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

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

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

Which is the best bus company from Chicago to Birmingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Birmingham from £72 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Chicago to Birmingham on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 35m	02:15	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	16h 15m	02:15	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 25m	11:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 25m	11:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	19h 45m	17:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

16h 10mAverage duration

579 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£71 - £258	Average duration16h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£178 - £1,634	Average duration1d 18h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Birmingham?

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

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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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87403 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 £71

Greyhound Chicago Birmingham recent customer reviews

We broke down on the road going sat for 2to3hr

Lula P.

12 July 2020

The drivers are well accomodative nd do their work wit humanity.

Oluwole A.

16 May 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,462 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Birmingham?
The cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Birmingham start from £71. The average price for this route is around £107. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Birmingham?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Birmingham is 16h 10m, covering a distance of 579 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 13h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Birmingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Birmingham at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Birmingham?
A bus journey from Chicago to Birmingham produces an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Chicago to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Birmingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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

£174

26/11

£172

Today

£127

28/11

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29/11

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30/11

£131

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Birmingham, US was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £127

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

You can expect to pay from £127 to £263 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £131, which is on 2025-11-30.