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Compare all timetables for the bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Birmingham, AL to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$147
tomorrow
$120
Friday
$140
Saturday
Sunday
$145
Monday
Tuesday
$144

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 24h 55m 10:40 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $147
Greyhound US 19h 25m 6:45 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 2:10 PM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $148
Greyhound US 21h 30m 10:40 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $154
Greyhound US 21h 30m 7:35 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $155
Greyhound US 16h 20m 6:45 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 11:05 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $159
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham, AL to Chicago via Nashville, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      20h 30m
      0
      6:45 PM
      Birmingham, AL
      MAX Central Station
      10:30 PM
      Nashville
      5th Ave South Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $45
      • Waiting Time 7h 5m
    • Busbud
      9h 40m
      0
      5:35 AM
      Nashville
      5th Ave South Station
      3:15 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $74
    Travel time is 4h 10m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 21h 25m 2:25 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 11:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $120
Greyhound US 21h 55m 7:25 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 5:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $120
Greyhound US 21h 30m 7:35 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $121
Greyhound US 24h 55m 10:40 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $121
Greyhound US 20h 50m 2:45 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $126

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 21h 30m 7:35 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $140
Greyhound US 24h 55m 10:40 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $140
Greyhound US 21h 55m 7:25 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 5:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $142
Greyhound US 19h 5m 2:45 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 9:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $143
Greyhound US 20h 45m 7:25 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 4:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $146
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham, AL to Chicago via Nashville, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      25h 25m
      0
      6:45 PM
      Birmingham, AL
      MAX Central Station
      10:30 PM
      Nashville
      5th Ave South Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $45
      • Waiting Time 11h 20m
    • Busbud
      10h 20m
      0
      9:50 AM
      Nashville
      5th Ave South Station
      8:10 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $69
    Travel time is 6h 20m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 21h 55m 7:25 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 5:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $145
Greyhound US 19h 5m 2:45 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 9:50 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $146
Greyhound US 23h 0m 10:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $148
Greyhound US 21h 30m 7:35 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $148
Greyhound US 24h 55m 10:40 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $148
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham, AL to Chicago via Nashville, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      25h 25m
      0
      6:45 PM
      Birmingham, AL
      MAX Central Station
      10:30 PM
      Nashville
      5th Ave South Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $45
      • Waiting Time 11h 20m
    • Busbud
      10h 20m
      0
      9:50 AM
      Nashville
      5th Ave South Station
      8:10 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $69
    Travel time is 6h 20m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 21h 55m 7:25 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 5:20 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $144
Greyhound US 24h 55m 10:40 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $144
Greyhound US 20h 50m 2:45 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 11:35 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $146
Greyhound US 23h 0m 10:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 9:50 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $155
Greyhound US 21h 30m 7:35 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $159
  • Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham, AL to Chicago via Nashville, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      25h 25m
      0
      6:45 PM
      Birmingham, AL
      MAX Central Station
      10:30 PM
      Nashville
      5th Ave South Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $45
      • Waiting Time 11h 20m
    • Busbud
      10h 20m
      0
      9:50 AM
      Nashville
      5th Ave South Station
      8:10 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $69
    Travel time is 4h 35m longer, but you will save $30

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago is $120 on 1/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham, AL and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham, AL and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily buses from Birmingham, AL to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Birmingham, AL and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 63 buses from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Birmingham, AL and Chicago, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 24 times every day by bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham, AL to Chicago starting from $120!

Cheapest Bus $120
Fastest Bus 16h 20m
Earliest Bus 7:25 AM
Latest Bus 10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 24 Ø
Distance 579.9 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham, AL to Chicago

Every day, 24 buses from 1 bus companies leave Birmingham, AL for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/17/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/14
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
Wednesday 12/17
$147
Thursday 12/18
$145
Friday 12/19
$146
Saturday 12/20
Sunday 12/21
$156
Monday 12/22
Tuesday 12/23
$161
Wednesday 12/24
$148
Thursday 12/25
$126
Friday 12/26
Saturday 12/27
Sunday 12/28
Monday 12/29
Tuesday 12/30
Wednesday 12/31
$148
Thursday 01/01
Friday 01/02
Saturday 01/03
Sunday 01/04
$120
Monday 01/05
Tuesday 01/06
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 01/08
Friday 01/09
Saturday 01/10

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham, AL to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $120, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $147.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, with $95. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $121.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham, AL to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Birmingham, AL to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Birmingham, AL to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Birmingham, AL to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Birmingham, AL to Chicago from our users.

Greyhound US from Birmingham, AL to Chicago

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Birmingham, AL to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $120
Fastest Bus 16h 20m
Earliest Bus 7:25 AM
Last Bus 10:40 PM
Daily Connections 24 Ø
Found on 12/15/2025

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham, AL and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Birmingham, AL and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Birmingham, AL to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Birmingham, AL to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Birmingham, AL to Chicago bus

How much does a Birmingham, AL Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $120 and takes 21h 55m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Birmingham, AL to Chicago?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $120 and $246. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Birmingham, AL to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Birmingham, AL to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 24 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Birmingham, AL to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 16h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $163. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Birmingham, AL starts at 7:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham, AL for Chicago starts at 10:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Birmingham, AL Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham, AL and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Birmingham, AL and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Birmingham, AL to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Birmingham, AL Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Birmingham, AL Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Birmingham, AL to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Birmingham, AL to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 24 daily trips between Birmingham, AL and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Birmingham, AL to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 24 trips between Birmingham, AL and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Birmingham, AL to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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