How much is the bus ticket from Gadsden to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Gadsden to Chicago start from $138. The average price for this route is around $212. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Gadsden to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Gadsden to Chicago is 22h 20m, covering a distance of 886 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 55m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Gadsden to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gadsden to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Gadsden to Chicago at 11:55am. And the latest bus departs at 8:20pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gadsden to Chicago?

A bus trip from Gadsden to Chicago generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Gadsden to Chicago from $148 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Gadsden to Chicago on December 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:20pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	1d 3h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:20pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	23h 50m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest

Next departures for Gadsden to Chicago on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:20pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	1d 3h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	19h 59m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
	Bus	12:01pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	20h 24m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:45pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	22h 45m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	23h 50m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Gadsden to Chicago on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:45pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	22h 20m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	19h 59m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
	Bus	12:01pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	20h 24m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:45pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	22h 45m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	23h 50m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Gadsden to Chicago on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:45pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	22h 20m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	19h 59m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
	Bus	12:01pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	20h 24m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:45pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	22h 45m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	23h 50m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Gadsden to Chicago on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:45pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	22h 20m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	19h 59m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
	Bus	12:01pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	20h 24m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:45pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	22h 45m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	23h 50m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Gadsden to Chicago on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:45pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	22h 20m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	12:01pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	19h 59m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Fastest
	Bus	12:01pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	20h 24m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:45pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	22h 45m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:20pm	Gadsden (U-Haul)	23h 50m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:19 PM CST.

Get from Gadsden to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 22 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $138, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

22h 20mAverage Duration

886 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,453 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87453 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $156

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gadsden, AL to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Gadsden to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Gadsden to Chicago start from $138. The average price for this route is around $212. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Gadsden to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Gadsden to Chicago is 22h 20m, covering a distance of 886 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 19h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Gadsden to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Gadsden to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Gadsden to Chicago at 11:55am. And the latest bus departs at 8:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gadsden to Chicago?
A bus trip from Gadsden to Chicago generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-24

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12-25

$146

Today

$209

12-27

No data

12-28

$162

12-29

$162

12-30

$148

12-31

$148

The cheapest trip from Gadsden, AL to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 25, 2025 with a price of $146

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

You can expect to pay from $146 to $424 for a bus ticket from Gadsden, AL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $148 which is on 2025-12-30.