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 $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Gainesville to Chicago on September 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	3:50pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 14h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:00pm	Rosa Parks Station	23h 15m	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	8:00am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 1h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:10am	Rosa Parks Station	1d	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Chicago on September 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 3h	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	1:10am	Rosa Parks Station	21h 50m	10:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	8:00am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 1h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:10am	Rosa Parks Station	22h 10m	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Gainesville to Chicago on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:10am	Rosa Parks Station	21h 50m	10:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
	8:00am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 1h	8:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:20am	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:10am	Rosa Parks Station	22h 10m	10:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:45pm	Gainesville Bus Stop	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Bus Gainesville, FL to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$120

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses22

Earliest bus departure1:10am

Distance879 miles (1417 km)

Latest bus departure10:40pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,268 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

3.5/510,611 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, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

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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 for your trip Gainesville, FL - Chicago

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09/21

$89

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$82

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$85

09/25

$83

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09/27

$81

The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 27, 2025 with a price of $81

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 $81 to $148 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 $81 which is on 2025-09-27.

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.

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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 Gainesville to Chicago.

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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.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Gainesville, FL - Chicago

What is the distance between Gainesville and Chicago?

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

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