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How to Travel from

Birmingham to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$585.98
Plane from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$522.28
Plane from Detroit to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$382.16
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$267.51

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$433.11
Plane from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$343.94
Plane from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$267.51
Plane from Detroit to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$292.99
Plane from Detroit to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$229.29

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$585.98
Plane from Detroit to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$458.59
Plane from Bishop International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$280.25

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$343.94
Plane from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$420.37
Plane from Detroit to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$458.59

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Birmingham to New
Ave. Duration:
7h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.59–$165.60
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20
Train from Carbondale to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.76–$152.86
Train from Troy Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.22–$140.12

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Birmingham to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$140.12
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.22–$254.77
Bus from Nashville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.22–$254.77
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$165.60

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.59–$152.86
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Bloomington
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$101.91
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$89.17
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.02–$95.54

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Nashville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$356.68

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Pontiac, MI to Flint,
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$20.38

Southeast Michigan SMART

Phone:
+1 866-962-5515
Website:
smartbus.org
Bus from Birmingham to Woodward
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$2.80

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Chicago is to bus via Bloomington which costs $59.78 - $282.61 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $239.13 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham and arriving at Chicago Union Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 29m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Chicago?

The distance between Birmingham and Chicago is 945 km. The road distance is 1058.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 14h 30m and costs $47.83 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Birmingham to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Chicago bus from?

Birmingham to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Birmingham station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Chicago train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Chicago?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $239.13 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $47.83 - $336.96 and takes 14h 30m, you could also train, which costs $119.57 - $423.91 and takes 28h 29m.

Where does the Birmingham to Chicago bus arrive?

Birmingham to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Chicago train arrive?

Birmingham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Chicago is 1059 km. It takes approximately 10h 51m to drive from Birmingham to Chicago.

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

Book your Birmingham to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Birmingham to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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