Bus Tickets from Athens, TN, US to Chicago

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from US$131
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: EXXON
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: EXXON
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Athens
    Departure location: EXXON
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Athens, TN, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$132
Average Bus Trip Duration18h 40m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure8:40pm
Distance759 km
Latest bus departure8:50pm

Athens to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Athens, TN, US - Chicago

  1. How far is Athens from Chicago?

    The distance between Athens and Chicago is around 759 km (471 miles).

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US$141
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Athens, TN, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of US$141

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Athens, TN, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$141 to US$141 for a bus ticket from Athens, TN, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$141 which is on 2025-08-05.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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