What is the travel distance from Tuscaloosa to Chicago?

About 604 miles (973 km) separate Tuscaloosa and Chicago.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Tuscaloosa to Chicago start their journey at Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 The Field Museum, Brookfield Zoo, Navy Pier, Cloud Gate and Lincoln Park Zoo.

Bus Tuscaloosa to Chicago from $114 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Tuscaloosa to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:50pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	20h 50m	2:40pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:50pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	17h	10:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	5:50pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	17h 25m	11:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	9:45pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	1d	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	9:45pm	Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station	22h 40m	8:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Tuscaloosa to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 23 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $103, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

23h 25mAverage Duration

600 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$103 - $283	Average Duration23h 25m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$236 - $514	Average Duration1d 17h	CO₂ emissions 88kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Tuscaloosa and Chicago?

Stops in Tuscaloosa

A
Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
3301 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, 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
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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

3.5/587,393 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.

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Tuscaloosa to Chicago 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

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11/22

$198

Today

$124

11/24

$205

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The cheapest trip from Tuscaloosa to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 23, 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 Tuscaloosa to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $124 to $305 for a bus ticket from Tuscaloosa to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $205 which is on 2025-11-24.