MI → IL · about 169 miles
Jackson to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 24 direct buses and trains a week from Jackson to Chicago. The fastest takes 3 hours 41 minutes; the first departure leaves at 1:30 AM and the last at 7:37 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 24
- Fastest trip
- 3h 41m
- First departure
- 1:30 AM
- Last departure
- 7:37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:30 AM | 5:25 AM | 4h 55m | Daily | Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 7:51 AM | 10:32 AM | 3h 41m | Daily | Jackson to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:56 AM | 10:42 AM | 3h 46m | Daily | Jackson to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:15 AM | 2:20 PM | 5h 05m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 10:58 AM | 2:02 PM | 4h 04m | Daily | Jackson to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:03 AM | 2:12 PM | 4h 09m | Daily | Jackson to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:17 PM | 10:25 PM | 4h 08m | Daily | Jackson to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:37 PM | 10:40 PM | 4h 03m | Daily | Jackson to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Jackson Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Jackson
- Jackson Bus Stop Map of Jackson Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Jackson
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Jackson to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 3 hours 41 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 4 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Jackson to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 1:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:37 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus and rail companies go from Jackson to Chicago?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Jackson?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Jackson Bus Stop.