What is the travel distance from Chicago to Jonesboro?

Chicago and Jonesboro are 448 miles (723 km) apart.

Chicago to Jonesboro from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Jonesboro on August 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 10m	12:35pm	Jonesboro (JET Transfer Station)	Cheapest
	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 5m	12:35pm	Jonesboro (JET Transfer Station)	Fastest
	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	14h 5m	12:35pm	Jonesboro (JET Transfer Station)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 2h	12:35pm	Jonesboro (JET Transfer Station)	No tags

Bus Chicago to Jonesboro, AR: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$104

Average bus trip duration14h 55m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure10:00am

Distance438 miles (706 km)

Latest bus departure10:30pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,195 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/510,187 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Chicago to Jonesboro Bus

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Best price found

08/20

No data

08/21

$97

Today

$192

08/23

$141

08/24

No data

08/25

$101

08/26

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08/27

$73

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Jonesboro, AR was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $192 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Jonesboro, AR based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-08-27.

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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 Chicago and Jonesboro!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Jonesboro, 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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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Bus Tickets from Chicago to Jonesboro, AR

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Bus Chicago to Jonesboro, AR: Trip Overview

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