Bus Chicago to Athens, GA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Athens, GA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Athens, GA from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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Saturday

$81

Sunday

$93

Monday

$89

Tuesday

$75

Wednesday

$68

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 0m	1:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	10:00 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/5/2026 1:00:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
FlixBus	20h 10m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:10 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/5/2026 6:00:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/5/2026 9:55:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Greyhound US	18h 40m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 9/5/2026 10:15:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
FlixBus	19h 40m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:10 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/5/2026 6:30:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/6/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 0m	1:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	10:00 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/6/2026 1:00:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
FlixBus	20h 10m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:10 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/6/2026 6:00:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/6/2026 9:55:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Greyhound US	18h 40m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/6/2026 10:15:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
Greyhound US	22h 10m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	10:00 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/6/2026 10:50:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	29h 0m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/7/2026 11:55:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
FlixBus	19h 40m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:10 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/7/2026 6:30:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	20h 10m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:10 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/7/2026 6:00:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Greyhound US	21h 15m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:00 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/7/2026 11:45:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 15m
Greyhound US	22h 10m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	10:00 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/7/2026 10:50:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 40m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:10 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/8/2026 6:30:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	19h 30m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:00 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/8/2026 1:30:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	23h 10m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/8/2026 5:45:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/8/2026 9:55:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Greyhound US	18h 40m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 9/8/2026 10:15:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 40m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:10 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/9/2026 6:30:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	29h 0m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/9/2026 11:55:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/9/2026 9:55:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Greyhound US	18h 40m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	5:55 AM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 9/9/2026 10:15:00 AM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 40m
FlixBus	20h 10m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:10 PM	Athens, GA	Athens Transit Multimodal Center	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/9/2026 6:00:00 PM to Athens Transit Multimodal Center, Athens, GA (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Athens, GA is $60 on 9/23/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Athens, GA

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Athens, GA are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Chicago to Athens, GA. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Chicago and Athens, GA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 27 buses from Chicago to Athens, GA, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Athens, GA, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Athens, GA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Chicago to Athens, GA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Athens, GA starting from $60!

Cheapest Bus	$60
Fastest Bus	19h 40m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	594.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Athens, GA

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Athens, GA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

Friday 09/04

Saturday 09/05

$81

Sunday 09/06

$93

Monday 09/07

$89

Tuesday 09/08

$75

Wednesday 09/09

$68

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$89

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$83

Monday 09/14

$80

Tuesday 09/15

$66

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$69

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$68

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

$60

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Athens, GA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Athens, GA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $59, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Athens, GA. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $80.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Athens, GA, with $59. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $76.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Athens, GA

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 Chicago to Athens, GA 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 Chicago to Athens, GA, 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 Chicago to Athens, GA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Athens, GA

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Athens, GA from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Athens, GA

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

Cheapest Price	$70
Fastest Bus	19h 40m
Earliest Bus	9:55 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	8/9/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Athens, GA

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

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Marathon Gas - Oconee Loop

Greyhound Bus Station

Atlanta Hwy 4020

Athens Transit Multimodal Center

E Broad St 775

West Broad St 1000

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Athens, GA

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Athens, GA bus

How much does a Chicago Athens, GA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $60 and takes 30h 0m to reach Athens, GA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Athens, GA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $60 and $122. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Athens, GA.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Athens, GA each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Athens, GA bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Athens, GA take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Athens, GA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 19h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $81. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Athens, GA?

The earliest bus arriving in Athens, GA from Chicago starts at 5:45 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 Chicago to Athens, GA?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Athens, GA starts at 11:55 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 Chicago Athens, GA route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Athens, GA?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Athens, GA 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Athens, GA 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 Chicago Athens, GA 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 Chicago Athens, GA 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 Chicago to Athens, GA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Athens, GA?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Athens, GA

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Athens, GA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Athens, GA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!