Bus Tickets from Jackson, MI, US to Chicago

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Next departures for Jackson to Chicago on October 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Jackson (MI) Bus Station
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Jackson (MI) Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Jackson to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$30 - $118Average Duration7h 40m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$38 - $118Average Duration4h 3m
25kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Jackson to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 4 hours 3 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
4h 3mAverage Duration
$38Cheapest ticket
25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Jackson, MI, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$39
Average bus trip duration7h 40m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure1:40am
Distance169 miles (272 km)
Latest bus departure10:30am

Jackson to Chicago Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10/06
$39
10/07
$34
Today
$33
10/09
$35
10/10
$77
10/11
$38
10/12
$22
10/13
$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Jackson, MI, US to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 12, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $101 for a bus ticket from Jackson, MI, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-10-12.

Usually Intercape 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Jackson to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Jackson 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 Jackson to Chicago.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Jackson, MI, US to Chicago?

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Will you be returning to Jackson, MI, US by bus?

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Train from Jackson, MI, US to Chicago

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