GA → IL · about 587 miles
Atlanta to Chicago bus schedule
Greyhound runs 28 direct buses a week from Atlanta to Chicago. The fastest takes 15 hours 55 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:15 AM and the last at 9:40 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 15h 55m
- First bus
- 12:15 AM
- Last bus
- 9:40 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM | 3:15 PM | 16h 00m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 4:50 AM | 8:10 PM | 16h 20m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:05 PM | 8:00 AM +1 day | 15h 55m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:40 PM | 1:15 PM +1 day | 16h 35m | Daily | Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago 95th / Dan Ryan | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Atlanta Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Atlanta
Where the bus stops in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Atlanta
Questions
How long is the bus from Atlanta to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus takes 15 hours 55 minutes; the typical trip is 16 hours 20 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Atlanta to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:40 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Atlanta to Chicago?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Atlanta?
Buses to Chicago leave from Atlanta Bus Station.