How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Chicago start at R 1 694. The average price for this route is around R 2 907. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Chicago is 21h 5m, covering a distance of 916 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 19h 25m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Chicago at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 22:40.

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

A bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago produces an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5654 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Chicago from R 1 623 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Chicago on 25 December
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 20m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 35m	08:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Chicago on 26 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	02:45	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 50m	23:35	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 20m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:25	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 35m	08:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:45 PM 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 R 1 694, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

21h 5mAverage duration

916 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 694 - R 6 854	Average duration21h 5m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 4 265 - R 36 358	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
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

3.5/587 450 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87450 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 R 1 745

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

4/55 673 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Chicago start at R 1 694. The average price for this route is around R 2 907. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Birmingham to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Birmingham to Chicago is 21h 5m, covering a distance of 916 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 19h 25m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Birmingham to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Chicago at 02:25. And the latest bus departs at 22:40.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago produces an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5654 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

22/12

R 3 212

23/12

R 3 007

Today

R 2 913

25/12

R 2 759

26/12

R 2 238

27/12

No data

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29/12

R 2 511

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Chicago was searched and found on 26 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 238

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 R 2 238 to R 4 066 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 R 2 238, which is on 2025-12-26.