What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Chicago?

Birmingham and Chicago are 577 miles (931 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Chicago?

The majority of buses traveling from Birmingham to Chicago start their journey at Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cloud Gate, Auditorium Building and Theatre, Lincoln Park Zoo, Willis Tower (Sears Tower) and Navy Pier.

Bus Birmingham to Chicago from $82 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Chicago on September 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 20m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 45m	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	19h 40m	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 35m	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	21h 30m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Chicago on September 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:45am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	19h 5m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:45pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	16h 20m	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	19h 35m	10:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	7:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	20h 45m	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:45am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	19h 30m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$77 - $300	Average Duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$250 - $602	Average Duration1d 15h	CO₂ emissions 85kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Birmingham to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 19 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

19h 40mAverage Duration

$77Cheapest ticket

23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Birmingham, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$104

Average bus trip duration19h 40m

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure2:25am

Distance568 miles (916 km)

Latest bus departure11:35pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,249 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Birmingham Chicago recent customer reviews

Horrible service and info in Atlanta

Gaël A.

July 18, 2022

The whole trip was horrible

Teresa M.

October 13, 2021

It's too cold on the bus and too in the stations

Destiny F.

June 26, 2017

Amtrak

4/55,455 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Senda Diamante

Birmingham to Chicago Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Birmingham to Chicago from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Chicago from Birmingham, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Chicago?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

B - McDonald's - Birmingham

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 for your trip Birmingham, US - Chicago

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/11

No data

09/12

$87

Today

$120

09/14

$93

09/15

$115

09/16

$96

09/17

No data

09/18

$83

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 18, 2025 with a price of $83

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

You can expect to pay from $83 to $142 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-09-18.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Birmingham to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Birmingham to Chicago.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Birmingham to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time19h 40m	Avg Price$104	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 15h	Avg Price$403	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Birmingham, US by bus?

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