How far is Chicago from Jackson by coach?

The journey from Jackson to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 169 miles (272 km).

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

The best way to go from Jackson to Chicago without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Jackson to Chicago from £23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Jackson to Chicago on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	05:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	14:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	6h 40m	07:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Jackson to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	05:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	14:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 40m	08:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Jackson to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	05:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	14:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 40m	08:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Jackson to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	05:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	14:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 40m	08:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Jackson 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	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	05:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 40m	08:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Jackson to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	05:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 40m	08:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Jackson to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	05:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	14:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	01:40	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 15m	07:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:49 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

4h 3mAverage duration

168 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£25 - £90	Average duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£32 - £93	Average duration4h 3m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Jackson and Chicago?

Stops in Jackson

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

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

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,597 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

How far is Chicago from Jackson by coach?
The journey from Jackson to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 169 miles (272 km).
Is there a way to reach Chicago from Jackson without a car?
The best way to go from Jackson to Chicago without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. 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

19/11

£35

20/11

£37

Today

£44

22/11

£41

23/11

£39

24/11

£34

25/11

£34

26/11

£77

The cheapest trip from Jackson, MI, US to Chicago was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £34

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 £34 to £77 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 £34, which is on 2025-11-24.