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Next departures from Chicago to Birmingham on 14 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound
Downtown Greyhound Station
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Birmingham Greyhound Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Birmingham

Bus
Average priceUS$74 - US$332Average duration19h 50m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$229 - US$579Average duration1d 18h
85kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 19 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day
19h 50mAverage duration
US$74Cheapest ticket
23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Birmingham, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$101
Average bus trip duration19h 50m
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure00:30
Distance568 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Chicago to Birmingham Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Birmingham, US

  1. What's the distance between Chicago and Birmingham by coach?

    The distance between Chicago and Birmingham by coach is approximately 577 miles (931 km).

  2. How can I travel from Chicago to Birmingham avoiding air travel?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12/09
US$79
13/09
No data
Today
US$80
15/09
US$87
16/09
US$77
17/09
No data
18/09
US$77
19/09
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Birmingham, US was searched and found on 16 Sept 2025 with a price of US$77

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

You can expect to pay from US$77 to US$108 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$77, which is on 2025-09-16.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Birmingham.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 Chicago to Birmingham, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Birmingham will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Birmingham, US?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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