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Five ways to Travel from Chicago to Birmingham

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By car (1 060 km)
10 h 55 min
1060 km.
from $58
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Rideshare
10 h 55 min
1060 km.
from $13.83
Bus
14 h 40 min
930 km.
from $203.65
Train
28 h 42 min
930 km.
from $328.80

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$315.22
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$413.04
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$260.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$239.13
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$260.87
Plane from Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$413.04
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$402.17
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$413.04
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$336.96
Plane from Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$293.48
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$478.26

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Troy
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$130.43
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.78–$130.43
Train from Chicago Union Station to New
Ave. Duration:
19h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$282.61
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$141.30

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$152.17
Bus from Carbondale Train Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$119.57
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$108.70
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$217.39

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$86.96
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$130.43

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac,
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$18.48

Southeast Michigan SMART

Phone:
+1 866-962-5515
Website:
smartbus.org
Bus from Grand Circus Park to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.85–$2.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Birmingham is to bus which costs $20.65 - $152.17 and takes 7h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Birmingham is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham via Jefferson + Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Troy Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Chicago to Birmingham?

The distance between Chicago and Birmingham is 474 km. The road distance is 454.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $33.70 - $130.43 .

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

The train from Chicago Union Station to Troy Amtrak Station takes 5h 51m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chicago to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Chicago to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Chicago to Birmingham is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $33.70 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20.65 - $152.17 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Chicago to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chicago and Birmingham?

Birmingham is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 03:08 in Chicago and 04:08 in Birmingham.

Where does the Chicago to Birmingham train arrive?

Chicago to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Troy Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Birmingham is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Chicago to Birmingham.

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

Book your Chicago to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 287+ hotels available in Birmingham. Prices start at $45.09 per night.
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