Bus Chicago to Gainesville, FL - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Gainesville, FL from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Tornado Bus Company for the next days.

today

$100

tomorrow

Sunday

$104

Monday

$103

Tuesday

$88

Wednesday

$85

Thursday

$97

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	29h 30m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/24/2026 6:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 30m
Greyhound US	27h 30m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:25 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/24/2026 9:55:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Greyhound US	26h 0m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/24/2026 10:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
Greyhound US	27h 10m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	2:25 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/24/2026 10:15:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 10m
FlixBus	23h 0m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/24/2026 6:00:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	23h 0m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
Greyhound US	21h 30m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
FlixBus	29h 30m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 30m
Greyhound US	22h 5m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:10:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
Greyhound US	27h 50m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:40 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:50:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 30m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:45:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound US	22h 5m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:10:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
FlixBus	23h 0m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
FlixBus	29h 30m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:30 AM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 30m
Greyhound US	27h 50m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:40 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:50:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 45m	1:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:30:00 PM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
FlixBus	22h 30m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
Greyhound US	21h 30m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to North Walmart Supercenter Bus Stop, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 30m
Greyhound US	26h 55m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:40 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:45:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 55m
Tornado Bus Company	44h 10m	1:00 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	10:10 AM	Gainesville, FL	Kangaroo Express	Economy	$425	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 PM to Kangaroo Express, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $425 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 30m	6:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 30m
FlixBus	28h 20m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:55:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 20m
Greyhound US	22h 5m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:10:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
Greyhound US	26h 55m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:40 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 55m
Tornado Bus Company	44h 5m	1:00 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	10:05 AM	Gainesville, FL	Kangaroo Express	Economy	$425	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to Kangaroo Express, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $425 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	22h 5m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:15 AM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:10:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
Greyhound US	27h 30m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:25 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:55:00 AM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Greyhound US	26h 0m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	1:15 PM	Gainesville, FL	Greyhound Bus Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 AM to Greyhound Bus Station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
FlixBus	23h 45m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:00 PM	Gainesville, FL	Rosa Parks Transfer station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 PM to Rosa Parks Transfer station, Gainesville, FL (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL is $79 on 7/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Gainesville, FL

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Gainesville, FL are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Chicago to Gainesville, FL. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Chicago and Gainesville, FL.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 30 buses from Chicago to Gainesville, FL, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Gainesville, FL, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company that travel 11 times every day by bus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Gainesville, FL starting from $79!

Cheapest Bus	$79
Fastest Bus	22h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	895.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Gainesville, FL

Every day, 11 buses from 3 bus companies leave Chicago for Gainesville, FL: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$100

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$104

Monday 07/27

$103

Tuesday 07/28

$88

Wednesday 07/29

$85

Thursday 07/30

$97

Friday 07/31

$86

Saturday 08/01

$97

Sunday 08/02

$108

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$90

Wednesday 08/05

$106

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$89

Sunday 08/09

$108

Monday 08/10

$100

Tuesday 08/11

$97

Wednesday 08/12

$101

Thursday 08/13

$100

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Gainesville, FL

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Gainesville, FL, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $82, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $101.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Gainesville, FL, with $82. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $97.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Gainesville, FL

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Gainesville, FL in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Gainesville, FL are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Gainesville, FL

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Gainesville, FL from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Gainesville, FL:

Cheapest Price	$85
Fastest Bus	23h 30m
Earliest Bus	6:00 PM
Last Bus	5:15 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	6/29/2026

Tornado Bus Company from Chicago to Gainesville, FL

Here you will find the key facts about the Tornado Bus Company bus route Chicago to Gainesville, FL:

Cheapest Price	$425
Fastest Bus	44h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:00 PM
Last Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	6/28/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Gainesville, FL

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Gainesville, FL.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

W Cermak Rd

W Cermak Rd 1001

Central Bus Station

Westgate Plaza Bus Stop

University of Florida (Commuter Lot)

Gale Lemerand Dr

Kangaroo Express

Williston Rd

Stephen Foster Elementary School @ 39th Ave

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Gainesville, FL? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Gainesville, FL? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Gainesville, FL bus

How much does a Chicago Gainesville, FL bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $79 and takes 29h 20m to reach Gainesville, FL. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Gainesville, FL?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $79 and $425. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Gainesville, FL.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Gainesville, FL each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Gainesville, FL bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Gainesville, FL take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL is offered by Greyhound US and takes 22h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $101. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL?

The earliest bus arriving in Gainesville, FL from Chicago starts at 6:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Gainesville, FL starts at 11:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Gainesville, FL route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Gainesville, FL?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Gainesville, FL by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Gainesville, FL bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Gainesville, FL bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Gainesville, FL bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Gainesville, FL on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Gainesville, FL?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 11 daily trips between Chicago and Gainesville, FL. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Gainesville, FL

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Gainesville, FL

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Gainesville, FL. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!