Bus Tickets from Gainesville, GA to Chicago

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: August 19 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 17 at
    Departure city: Gainesville
    Departure location: Gainesville (Mart 24/7)
    Arrival time: August 18 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Gainesville to Chicago

Average PriceUS$94 - US$239Average Duration20h
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average PriceUS$279 - US$1,576Average Duration1d 9h
83kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Gainesville to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 20 hours, and with fares starting at just US$94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
20hAverage Duration
US$94Cheapest ticket
22kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Gainesville, GA to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$129
Average Bus Trip Duration20h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure11:05am
Distance892 km
Latest bus departure10:05pm

Gainesville to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gainesville, GA - Chicago

  1. What is the distance between Gainesville and Chicago?

    The distance between Gainesville and Chicago is around 905 km (561 miles).

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at La Flor de Jalisco Bus Stop, in Gainesville, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

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

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US$138
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US$119
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08-15
US$112
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Gainesville, GA to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 15, 2025 with a price of US$112

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

You can expect to pay from US$112 to US$155 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, GA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$112 which is on 2025-08-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Gainesville to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gainesville to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Gainesville to Chicago.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Gainesville to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Gainesville, GA to Chicago?

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