Find coaches from Jacksonville, FL to Chicago

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Next departures from Jacksonville to Chicago on 1 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Jacksonville Bus Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Jacksonville Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Jacksonville Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Jacksonville Bus Station
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Jacksonville Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Jacksonville to Chicago

Bus
Average priceUS$74 - US$320Average duration1d 2h
35kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$128 - US$669Average duration1d 16h
126kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Jacksonville to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day
1d 2hAverage duration
US$74Cheapest ticket
35kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Jacksonville, FL to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$124
Average bus trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses17
Earliest bus departure09:05
Distance862 miles
Latest bus departure21:45

Jacksonville to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Jacksonville, FL - Chicago

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

    The journey from Jacksonville to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 862 miles (1390 km).

  2. How can I travel from Jacksonville to Chicago 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 also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/09
US$134
29/09
US$111
Today
US$223
01/10
US$163
02/10
US$159
03/10
US$85
04/10
US$81
05/10
US$111
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Jacksonville, FL to Chicago was searched and found on 4 Oct 2025 with a price of US$81

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

You can expect to pay from US$81 to US$223 for a bus ticket from Jacksonville, FL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$81, which is on 2025-10-04.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Jacksonville to Chicago.

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

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Did you know?

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

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.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Jacksonville, FL to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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