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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Birmingham takes 17h 21m and the fastest bus takes 15h 5m. There is at least one bus per day from Chicago to Birmingham. 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 21m
Duration
702 mi
Distance
$148
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chicago to Birmingham bus times

Buses run once daily between Chicago and Birmingham. The service departs Chicago at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Birmingham at 05:50:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA15h 5m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA15h 5m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA15h 5m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA15h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA15h 5m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USA15h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Birmingham? 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.

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  • Distance: 702.1 mi
  • Duration: 17h 21m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Indianapolis Union Station in around 14h 55m.

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