IL → MI · about 169 miles
Chicago to Jackson bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 17 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Jackson. The fastest takes 3 hours 36 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:20 AM and the last at 5:50 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 17
- Fastest trip
- 3h 36m
- First departure
- 6:20 AM
- Last departure
- 5:50 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 | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM | 12:30 PM | 5h 10m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 11:49 AM | 4h 04m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Jackson | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:15 PM | 6:53 PM | 3h 38m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Jackson | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:35 PM | 7:13 PM | 3h 38m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Jackson | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 10:26 PM | 3h 36m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Jackson | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Jackson The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Jackson
- Jackson Bus Stop Map of Jackson Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Jackson to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Jackson?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 36 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 38 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Jackson?
The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 5:50 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Jackson?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Jackson leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.