How far is Chicago from Birmingham?

The distance separating Chicago and Birmingham is 577 miles (931 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Birmingham?

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Birmingham leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Thinktank Science Museum, National Motorcycle Museum, Villa Park Stadium, City Canal Tour and The National Sea Life.

Bus Chicago to Birmingham from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Birmingham on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 35m	2:15am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	16h 15m	2:15am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 25m	11:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 25m	11:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	19h 45m	5:45pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 16 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

16h 10mAverage Duration

568 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$91 - $329	Average Duration16h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$229 - $1,270	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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Chicago Birmingham recent customer reviews

We broke down on the road going sat for 2to3hr

Lula P.

July 12, 2020

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

Oluwole A.

May 16, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$124

11/22

$173

Today

$175

11/24

$214

11/25

No data

11/26

$143

11/27

No data

11/28

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $124

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 $124 to $345 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 $143 which is on 2025-11-26.