What is the distance between Gainesville and Chicago?

The distance covered from Gainesville to Chicago is 1440 km (893 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rosa Parks Station, in Gainesville, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Gainesville to Chicago from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gainesville to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:05pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d 12h	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:05pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d 17h	1:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:05pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d 12h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 12h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 10h	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Get from Gainesville to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1434 kmDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,326 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Chicago?

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Gainesville, FL to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Gainesville and Chicago?
The distance covered from Gainesville to Chicago is 1440 km (893 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Gainesville to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rosa Parks Station, in Gainesville, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

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11-14

$328

Today

$167

11-16

$196

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The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $167

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

You can expect to pay from $167 to $366 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $196 which is on 2025-11-16.