How far is Jackson from Chicago by coach?

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

Is there a way to reach Jackson from Chicago without a car?

You can travel to Jackson from Chicago by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Chicago to Jackson from £23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Jackson on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 35m	01:30	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	18h 45m	01:30	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Jackson on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	18h 45m	01:30	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 35m	01:30	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 00:24 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Jackson

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Jackson. The journey takes about 3 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

3h 38mAverage duration

168 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£24 - £79	Average duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£31 - £116	Average duration3h 38m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Jackson?

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 Jackson

A
Jackson Greyhound Terminal
127 W Cortland, Jackson, MI 49201

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Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Jackson from Chicago by coach?
The distance between Chicago and Jackson by coach is approximately 169 miles (272 km).
Is there a way to reach Jackson from Chicago without a car?
You can travel to Jackson from Chicago by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£46

23/11

£47

Today

£44

25/11

£56

26/11

£81

27/11

£45

28/11

No data

29/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Jackson, MI, US was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £44

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

You can expect to pay from £44 to £81 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Jackson, MI, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £45, which is on 2025-11-27.