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How to get fromDes Plaines to Atlantaby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Atlanta by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ORD - ATL
    3h 26m
    $63–353

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    17h 39m
    $137–208

  3. Drive  686.5 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Atlantacar car 686.5 mi
    12h 54m
    $122–176

  4. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    4h 42m
    $99–213

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MKE - ATL
    4h 48m
    $148–641

  6. Bus via Harrison & Jefferson

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    17h 55m
    $117–208

Des Plaines to Atlanta by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–200 and the journey takes 15h 55m.

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