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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Rosa Parks Station | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Cheapest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Rosa Parks Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Gainesville Bus Stop | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Gainesville Bus Stop | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Rosa Parks Station | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags |
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Get from Gainesville to Chicago
The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just CA$143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Gainesville and Chicago?
Stops in Gainesville
- A700 SE 3rd St, Gainesville, FL 32601
- B3509 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
- C
Greyhound Station
101 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA - D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA - E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA - F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Gainesville, FL to Chicago
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Gainesville to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Gainesville to Chicago start from CA$143. The average price for this route is around CA$186. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Gainesville to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Gainesville to Chicago is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1432 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 23h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Gainesville to Chicago route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Gainesville to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Gainesville to Chicago at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 21:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Gainesville to Chicago?
A bus journey from Gainesville to Chicago produces an estimated 35.79429999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Gainesville to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12448 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Gainesville to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Gainesville to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Gainesville to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Gainesville, FL to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Apr 2026 with a price of CA$133To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Gainesville, FL to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CA$133 to CA$319 for a bus ticket from Gainesville, FL to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CA$133, which is on 2026-04-27.
