IL → GA · about 587 miles
Chicago to Atlanta bus schedule
Greyhound runs 28 direct buses a week from Chicago to Atlanta. The fastest takes 16 hours 5 minutes; the first bus leaves at 6:10 AM and the last at 10:50 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 16h 05m
- First bus
- 6:10 AM
- Last bus
- 10:50 PM
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Chicago Bus Station and arrives at Atlanta Bus Station. 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 | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM | 11:15 PM | 16h 05m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:55 AM | 3:30 AM +1 day | 16h 35m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 8:45 AM +1 day | 17h 00m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:50 PM | 4:05 PM +1 day | 16h 15m | Daily | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Atlanta The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chicago
Where the bus stops in Atlanta
Return trip: Atlanta to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus from Chicago to Atlanta?
The fastest direct bus takes 16 hours 5 minutes; the typical trip is 16 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Chicago to Atlanta?
The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus companies go from Chicago to Atlanta?
Greyhound runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chicago?
Buses to Atlanta leave from Chicago Bus Station.