What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Birmingham is to bus via Jefferson & Griswold which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Birmingham is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Troy Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Troy Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Chicago to Birmingham?

The distance between Chicago and Birmingham is 301 miles. The road distance is 282.3 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $100 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Birmingham?

The bus from Chicago Union Station to Troy Amtrak Station takes 5h 51m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Birmingham bus from?

Chicago to Birmingham bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Birmingham train from?

Chicago to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Chicago to Birmingham is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Chicago to Birmingham bus arrive?

Chicago to Birmingham bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Troy Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Birmingham?

Birmingham is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:15 PM in Chicago and 1:15 PM in Birmingham.

Where does the Chicago to Birmingham train arrive?

Chicago to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Troy Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Birmingham is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Chicago to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Birmingham?

Book your Chicago to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 338+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Chicago to Birmingham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Birmingham by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Troy Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 51m
$100–140
Bus via Jefferson & Griswold
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 36m
$45–83
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Troy Amtrak Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 22m
$90–200
Drive 280.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Birminghamcar 280.6 mi
4h 45m
$52–74
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, line 461 bus
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Birminghambus
5h 8m
$136–469
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, line 461 bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Birminghambus
5h 38m
$136–659
Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
6h 40m
$72–428
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, line 461 bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
3. Take the bus from Grand Circus Park to Birminghambus
6h 36m
$633–1,074
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Pontiac Amtrakbus
6h 5m
$86–353

Chicago to Birmingham by bus (Amtrak)

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 299.6 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Troy Amtrak Station twice a week. Tickets cost $100–140 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Troy Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 6h 22m.

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