Bus Tickets from Tuscaloosa, AL to Chicago, IL

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tuscaloosa
    Departure location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tuscaloosa
    Departure location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tuscaloosa
    Departure location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tuscaloosa
    Departure location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Tuscaloosa
    Departure location: Tuscaloosa Greyhound Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Tuscaloosa to Chicago.

Average Price$112 - $282Average Duration23h 50m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$326 - $566Average Duration1d 17h
88kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Tuscaloosa to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 23 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
23h 50mAverage Duration
$112Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tuscaloosa to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$180
Average bus trip duration23h 50m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure3:50am
Distance589 miles (950 km)
Latest bus departure9:45pm

Tuscaloosa to Chicago Bus

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Tuscaloosa to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $114 to $189 for a bus ticket from Tuscaloosa to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $114 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Tuscaloosa and Chicago!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tuscaloosa to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Tuscaloosa to Chicago.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Tuscaloosa to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Tuscaloosa to Chicago?

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