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Trip Overview

The average bus between Atlanta and Lake Michigan takes 17h 12m and the fastest bus takes 16h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Atlanta to Lake Michigan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 12m
Duration
752 mi
Distance
$143
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Bus via Chicago

best
  1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2512
16h 11m
$112–187

Atlanta to Lake Michigan bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Atlanta and Lake Michigan. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Atlanta is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Lake Michigan at 2:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago and take an average of 17h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)20h 9m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 39m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 30m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)17h 57m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 18m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 49m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)20h 9m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 18m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 49m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)20h 9m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 18m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 49m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 39m • 1 change

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    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 18m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 49m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 39m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 18m • 1 change

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    Greyhound USAChicago Transit (CTA)16h 49m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Atlanta to Lake Michigan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Atlanta to Lake Michigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 752.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 12m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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