Bus Chicago to Birmingham, AL: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$88

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

$86

Saturday

$89

Sunday

$86

Monday

$87

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	14h 55m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/5/2026 10:30:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
FlixBus	17h 45m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/5/2026 6:40:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
FlixBus	18h 0m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/5/2026 7:25:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
FlixBus	18h 25m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/5/2026 6:00:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
Greyhound US	21h 55m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:40 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/5/2026 11:45:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	26h 10m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:00 AM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/8/2026 11:50:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m
Greyhound US	21h 55m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:40 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/8/2026 11:45:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
FlixBus	17h 45m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/8/2026 6:40:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
FlixBus	18h 0m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/8/2026 7:25:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Greyhound US	14h 55m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/8/2026 10:30:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 0m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/9/2026 7:25:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
FlixBus	17h 45m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$91	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/9/2026 6:40:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $91 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
FlixBus	20h 10m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:55 AM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/9/2026 5:45:00 AM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Greyhound US	14h 55m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/9/2026 10:30:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
Greyhound US	21h 10m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:05 AM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/9/2026 9:55:00 AM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 0m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/10/2026 7:25:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Greyhound US	21h 55m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:40 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/10/2026 11:45:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 9:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
FlixBus	17h 45m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/10/2026 6:40:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
FlixBus	26h 10m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:00 AM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/10/2026 11:50:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m
Greyhound US	14h 55m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/10/2026 10:30:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 45m	6:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/11/2026 6:40:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
FlixBus	18h 0m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/11/2026 7:25:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Greyhound US	14h 55m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:25 PM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/11/2026 10:30:00 PM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
FlixBus	20h 10m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:55 AM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/11/2026 5:45:00 AM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 1:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
Greyhound US	21h 10m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:05 AM	Birmingham, AL	MAX Central Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/11/2026 9:55:00 AM to MAX Central Station, Birmingham, AL (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL is $78 on 5/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Birmingham, AL

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Chicago to Birmingham, AL. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Chicago and Birmingham, AL.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 64 buses from Chicago to Birmingham, AL, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Birmingham, AL, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 18 times every day by bus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Birmingham, AL starting from $78!

Cheapest Bus	$78
Fastest Bus	14h 55m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	579.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Birmingham, AL

Every day, 18 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Birmingham, AL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

$88

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$86

Saturday 05/09

$89

Sunday 05/10

$86

Monday 05/11

$87

Tuesday 05/12

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

$98

Friday 05/15

$91

Saturday 05/16

$91

Sunday 05/17

$81

Monday 05/18

$80

Tuesday 05/19

$81

Wednesday 05/20

$78

Thursday 05/21

$101

Friday 05/22

Saturday 05/23

$99

Sunday 05/24

$91

Monday 05/25

$111

Tuesday 05/26

$89

Wednesday 05/27

Thursday 05/28

$78

Friday 05/29

$88

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Birmingham, AL

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

With a price starting from $80, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $86.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Birmingham, AL, with $78. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $88.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Birmingham, AL

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 Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham, AL, 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 Birmingham, AL are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Birmingham, AL

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

FlixBus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL

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

Cheapest Price	$86
Fastest Bus	16h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	5/2/2026

Greyhound US from Chicago to Birmingham, AL

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

Cheapest Price	$86
Fastest Bus	14h 55m
Earliest Bus	10:30 PM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	5/2/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Birmingham, AL

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

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

MAX Central Station

Morris Ave 1735

Homewood

Green Springs Hwy 22

Cahaba

7th Ave S #205 2717

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

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Birmingham, AL bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $78 and takes 18h 0m to reach Birmingham, AL. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $78 and $132. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham, AL.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Birmingham, AL bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL is offered by Greyhound US and takes 14h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $88. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham, AL from Chicago starts at 6:00 PM. 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 Birmingham, AL?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Birmingham, AL starts at 11:50 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 Birmingham, AL route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL, passengers can travel with FlixBus and 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 Chicago and Birmingham, AL?

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

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

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

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 18 daily trips between Chicago and Birmingham, AL. 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 Chicago to Birmingham, AL?

Prices and availability for 18 trips between Chicago and Birmingham, AL 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 Chicago to Birmingham, AL

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Birmingham, AL

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