How far is Chicago from Gainesville?

About 767 miles (1237 km) separate Chicago and Gainesville.

Bus Chicago to Gainesville from $162 | Refundable Tickets

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Departure time: April 14 at 4:45pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Arrival time: April 15 at 5:05pm
Destination city: Gainesville
Destination location: Gainesville (Chevron)
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
Departure time: April 14 at 8:35pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Arrival time: April 15 at 9:35pm
Destination city: Gainesville
Destination location: Gainesville (Chevron)
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: April 14 at 10:00pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Arrival time: April 16 at 9:00am
Destination city: Gainesville
Destination location: Gainesville (Chevron)
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 11h
Departure time: April 14 at 10:30pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Arrival time: April 15 at 9:35pm
Destination city: Gainesville
Destination location: Gainesville (Chevron)
Operated by: Greyhound
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 5m
Departure time: April 14 at 11:50pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Arrival time: April 16 at 9:00am
Destination city: Gainesville
Destination location: Gainesville (Chevron)
Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
Greyhound + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 9h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Gainesville.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$162 - $242	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$198 - $198	Average Duration20h 38m	CO₂ emissions 113kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Gainesville

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 20 hours 38 minutes and with fares starting at just $198, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

20h 38mAverage Duration

$198Cheapest ticket

113kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Gainesville, TX: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$174

Average bus trip duration1d 2h

Number of daily buses7

Earliest bus departure10:00am

Distance761 miles (1227 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,212 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,285 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Chicago to Gainesville Bus

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

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Gainesville will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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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.

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!

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

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$174	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time20h 38m	Avg Price$198	Daily Departures1

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