What is the travel distance from Jackson to Chicago?

Jackson and Chicago are 169 miles (272 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Jackson to Chicago start their journey at Jackson Greyhound Terminal and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lincoln Park Zoo, Lake Michigan, Navy Pier, Grant Park and Brookfield Zoo.

Bus Jackson to Chicago from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 40m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 15m	7:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 15m	7:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 15m	7:55am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	6h 45m	7:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 50m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	4h 55m	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	5h 5m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:40am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	7h 40m	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:15am	Jackson (MI) Bus Station	9h 20m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jackson to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 4 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, 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$31 - $115	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$40 - $118	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

3.5/587,396 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.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

What is the travel distance from Jackson to Chicago?
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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

11/23

$55

11/24

$50

Today

$49

11/26

$98

11/27

$55

11/28

$40

11/29

$40

11/30

$68

The cheapest trip from Jackson, MI, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $40

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 $40 to $137 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 $40 which is on 2025-11-28.