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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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane ORD - ATL
3h 26m$103–353Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MDW - ATL
4h 41m$89–193Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
17h 39m$117–188Drive 686.5 mi
- Drive from Des Plaines to Atlantacar 686.5 mi
12h 54m$126–181Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MKE - ATL
4h 39m$538–1,141Bus via Harrison & Jefferson
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
17h 55m$107–188
Des Plaines to Atlanta by train and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Atlanta is to train and subway and fly which costs $85 - $200 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Chicago Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
The distance between Des Plaines and Atlanta is 621 miles. The road distance is 690.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Atlanta without a car is to bus which takes 17h 39m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Des Plaines to Atlanta, including transfers.
Des Plaines to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Train Station.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $100 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 39m.
Des Plaines to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of Des Plaines. It is currently 2:15 PM in Des Plaines and 3:15 PM in Atlanta.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, 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 $110–180 and the journey takes 15h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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