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Compare all timetables for the bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Atlanta, GA to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$100

tomorrow

$71

Wednesday

$74

Thursday

$72

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$70

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 5m	5:05 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/7/2026 5:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 20m	10:50 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/7/2026 10:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
FlixBus	14h 25m	10:45 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/7/2026 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound US	16h 20m	4:50 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/7/2026 4:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
FlixBus	16h 10m	8:20 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/7/2026 8:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 20m	10:50 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/8/2026 10:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Greyhound US	16h 5m	5:05 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/8/2026 5:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	16h 20m	4:50 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/8/2026 4:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
FlixBus	14h 25m	10:45 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/8/2026 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	14h 10m	10:45 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/8/2026 10:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 5m	5:05 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/9/2026 5:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 20m	10:50 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/9/2026 10:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
FlixBus	16h 16m	11:59 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/9/2026 11:59:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 16m
Greyhound US	19h 30m	5:05 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/9/2026 5:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	20h 41m	11:59 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/9/2026 11:59:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 41m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 25m	10:45 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/10/2026 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Greyhound US	16h 20m	4:50 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/10/2026 4:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Greyhound US	16h 0m	12:15 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/10/2026 12:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	16h 10m	8:20 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/10/2026 8:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Greyhound US	16h 20m	5:05 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/10/2026 5:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 20m	4:50 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/13/2026 4:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 20m
Greyhound US	16h 0m	12:15 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/13/2026 12:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	14h 25m	10:45 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/13/2026 10:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	16h 10m	8:20 PM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/13/2026 8:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
FlixBus	14h 10m	10:45 AM	Atlanta, GA	Garnett Transit Station	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Garnett Transit Station, Atlanta, GA (USA) at 9/13/2026 10:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago is $70 on 9/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Atlanta, GA and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Atlanta, GA and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 38 daily buses from Atlanta, GA to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Atlanta, GA and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 51 buses from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Atlanta, GA and Chicago, with 26 offers.

Facts about the bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 30 times every day by bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Chicago starting from $70!

Cheapest Bus	$70
Fastest Bus	13h 5m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	30 Ø
Distance	587.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Every day, 30 buses from 2 bus companies leave Atlanta, GA for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$100

Tuesday 09/08

$84

Wednesday 09/09

$74

Thursday 09/10

$72

Friday 09/11

$72

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$70

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$77

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$70

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$74

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$72

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $70, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $74.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, with $70. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $81.

How to save money travelling from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Atlanta, GA to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Atlanta, GA to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Atlanta, GA to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Atlanta, GA to Chicago:

Cheapest Price	$70
Fastest Bus	13h 5m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Last Bus	9:40 PM
Daily Connections	22 Ø
Found on	8/22/2026

All bus stations and stops in Atlanta, GA and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Atlanta, GA and Chicago.

Civic Center MARTA Station

West Peachtree St NW 435

Garnett Transit Station

Forsyth Street Southwest 232

Bus Stop

Arts Center Tower

W Peachtree Street 1255

Chamblee

Chamblee Dunwoody Rd 3146

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Atlanta, GA to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Atlanta, GA to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Atlanta, GA to Chicago bus

How much does a Atlanta, GA Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $70 and takes 15h 20m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Atlanta, GA to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $70 and $163. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Atlanta, GA to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Atlanta, GA to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 30 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Atlanta, GA to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 13h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $90. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Atlanta, GA starts at 12:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Atlanta, GA for Chicago starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Atlanta, GA Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Atlanta, GA and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Atlanta, GA and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Atlanta, GA to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Atlanta, GA Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Atlanta, GA Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Atlanta, GA to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Atlanta, GA to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Atlanta, GA and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Atlanta, GA and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!