There are 9 ways to get from Anniston to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Anniston to Birmingham-Airport-BHMtaxi
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BHM - MDW
3h 34m$205–583Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Anniston to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
- Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane HSV - ORD
5h 17m$83–395Bus
- Take the bus from Anniston to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0622s / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
18h 30m$114–202Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Anniston Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Crescent
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
31h 12m$333–793Drive 644.4 mi
- Drive from Anniston to Chicagocar 644.4 mi
12h 35m$118–170Taxi to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Anniston to Birmingham-Airport-BHMtaxi
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BHM - ORD
4h 3m$190–503Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Anniston to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ATL - MDW
5h 22m$99–210Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Anniston to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ATL - ORD
5h 41m$119–410Bus via Bloomington
- Take the bus from Anniston to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus
18h 55m$119–197
Anniston to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anniston to Chicago is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Anniston to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $200 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Anniston to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Anniston and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Anniston station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Anniston Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 12m.
The distance between Anniston and Chicago is 644 miles. The road distance is 648.2 miles.
The best way to get from Anniston to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Anniston to Chicago, including transfers.
Anniston to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Anniston station.
Anniston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anniston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Anniston to Chicago is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs $110 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $800 and takes 31h 12m.
What companies run services between Anniston, AL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Anniston to Chicago Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anniston Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 31h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Anniston Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anniston to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anniston to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anniston to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Anniston to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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Booking & Getting There
Anniston to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Anniston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anniston to Chicago is 648 miles. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Anniston to Chicago.
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