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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 Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

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tomorrow
Tuesday
$97
Wednesday
$108
Thursday
$97
Friday
$98
Saturday
$91

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 45m 5:15 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 2:00 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $97
FlixBus 16h 20m 1:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $97
FlixBus 26h 5m 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 2:00 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $97
Greyhound US 19h 50m 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 2:00 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $111
Greyhound US 15h 5m 2:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $112
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Birmingham, AL via Louisville, KY, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      15h 5m
      0
      2:45 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      10:00 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $37
      • Waiting Time 0h 35m
    • Greyhound US
      8h 15m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      5:50 AM
      Birmingham, AL
      MAX Central Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $42
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 19h 50m 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 2:00 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $108
Greyhound US 15h 5m 2:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $108
Greyhound US 19h 35m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 5:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $108
Greyhound US 14h 30m 10:50 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 1:20 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $118
Greyhound US 14h 10m 11:10 PM Chicago Union Station 1:20 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $118
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Birmingham, AL via Louisville, KY, you can save more than $32? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      16h 30m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      9:55 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      8h 15m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      5:50 AM
      Birmingham, AL
      MAX Central Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $44
    Travel time is 2h 20m longer, but you will save $32

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 20m 1:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $97
FlixBus 20h 10m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 1:55 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $98
FlixBus 16h 10m 9:45 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 1:55 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $104
Greyhound US 15h 5m 2:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $105
Greyhound US 13h 40m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 1:20 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $109
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Birmingham, AL via Louisville, KY, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      16h 30m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      9:55 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      8h 15m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      5:50 AM
      Birmingham, AL
      MAX Central Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $44
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 20m 1:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $98
FlixBus 26h 5m 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 2:00 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $98
FlixBus 20h 10m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 1:55 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $99
Greyhound US 15h 5m 2:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $107
Greyhound US 13h 40m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 1:20 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $110
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Birmingham, AL via Louisville, KY, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      16h 30m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      9:55 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      8h 15m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      5:50 AM
      Birmingham, AL
      MAX Central Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $44
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 20m 1:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 5:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $91
FlixBus 26h 5m 11:55 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 2:00 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $91
FlixBus 20h 10m 5:45 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 1:55 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $92
Greyhound US 13h 40m 11:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 1:20 PM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $98
Greyhound US 15h 5m 2:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 5:50 AM Birmingham, AL MAX Central Station  Economy $98
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Birmingham, AL via Louisville, KY, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      16h 30m
      0
      1:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      9:55 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      8h 15m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Louisville, KY
      Greyhound Bus Station
      5:50 AM
      Birmingham, AL
      MAX Central Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $44
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL is $86 on 11/8/2026. 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.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Chicago to Birmingham, AL. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Chicago and Birmingham, AL.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 26 buses from Chicago to Birmingham, AL, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Birmingham, AL, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Birmingham, AL starting from $86!

Cheapest Bus $86
Fastest Bus 13h 30m
Earliest Bus 5:15 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 12 Ø
Distance 579.9 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Birmingham, AL

Every day, 12 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 11/01/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/01
Monday 11/02
Tuesday 11/03
$115
Wednesday 11/04
$108
Thursday 11/05
$97
Friday 11/06
$103
Saturday 11/07
$91
Sunday 11/08
$86
Monday 11/09
$100
Tuesday 11/10
$97
Wednesday 11/11
Thursday 11/12
$96
Friday 11/13
$108
Saturday 11/14
$93
Sunday 11/15
Monday 11/16
Tuesday 11/17
$102
Wednesday 11/18
$99
Thursday 11/19
$136
Friday 11/20
$149
Saturday 11/21
$119
Sunday 11/22
Monday 11/23
$152
Tuesday 11/24
$129
Wednesday 11/25
$139
Thursday 11/26
$114
Friday 11/27
$126
Saturday 11/28

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 $91, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $99.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Birmingham, AL, with $86. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $100.

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

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $91
Fastest Bus 16h 10m
Earliest Bus 5:15 AM
Last Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 10/16/2026

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.

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 $86 and takes 26h 5m 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 $86 and $156. 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 12 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 13h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $144. 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 5:15 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 Birmingham, AL?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham, AL route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Birmingham, AL, 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 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

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 12 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 12 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
Economy

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

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