There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Leeds by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane MDW - BHM
3h 34m$188–1,000Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane ORD - HSV
- Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Leedscar
5h 23m$102–513Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Birminghambus
18h 51m$206–368Drive 637.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Leedscar 637.5 mi
11h 57m$117–168Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane ORD - BHM
3h 56m$148–700Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Birminghambus Groome Transportation
20h 11m$178–265Bus via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to Groome Transportation Birminghambus Groome Transportation
20h 21m$172–265
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Leeds is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Leeds is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $180 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Chicago Train Station and arriving at Groome Transportation Birmingham via Atlanta Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.
The distance between Chicago and Leeds is 600 miles. The road distance is 641.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Leeds without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 51m and costs $200 - $370.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Chicago to Leeds, including transfers.
Chicago to Leeds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Train Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Leeds is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $270 and takes 20h 11m.
Chicago to Leeds bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Leeds is 641 miles. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Chicago to Leeds.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Leeds, AL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Train Station to Leeds via Atlanta Bus Station, Garnett Station, Airport Station, Atlanta Airport, and Groome Transportation Birmingham in around 20h 11m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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