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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to GainesvilleAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Gainesville. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Chicago to Gainesville: Trip Overview
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Chicago to Gainesville Bus
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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Gainesville from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Gainesville was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $130To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Gainesville, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $130 to $187 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Gainesville based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-05-03.
Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Gainesville.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Gainesville, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Gainesville.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Gainesville while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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