What is the distance between Gainesville and Chicago?

About 893 miles (1440 km) separate Gainesville and Chicago.

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

If you're headed to Chicago from Gainesville, chances are that your bus will leave from Rosa Parks Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel 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 Museum of Science and Industry, Cloud Gate, Brookfield Zoo, Grant Park and Robie House.

Bus Gainesville to Chicago from $83 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Gainesville to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	9:05pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d 12h	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:05pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d 17h	1:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	9:05pm	Rosa Parks Station	1d 12h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 12h	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	10:20pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 10h	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Get from Gainesville to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

889 milesDistance

36kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,315 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.

Greyhound

3.5/587,372 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Chicago?

Stops in Gainesville

A - Rosa Parks Station

B - Williston Rd & I-75

C - Greyhound Station

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 about traveling from Gainesville, FL to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Gainesville and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Gainesville to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/12

$80

11/13

No data

Today

$228

11/15

$116

11/16

$136

11/17

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The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $80

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

You can expect to pay from $80 to $254 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-11-15.