Cheapest price
$171
Average price
$274
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 8 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1512 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Houston, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Houston, TX will cost around $274 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
Of the 2 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Houston, TX on Sat, Jun 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 14 the direct buses cover the 1512 km distance in an average of 1 d 8 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 7 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 14 the slowest buses will take 1 d 9 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 36m.
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
---|---|---|
€201 Average price | €267 Average price | €159 Average price Cheapest |
1d 33h 51m Average duration 1d 33h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1d 29h 22m Average duration 1d 28h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 25h45 | 4:30 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 2:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 26h50 | 5:35 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 2:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 28h10 | 6:55 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 3 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 2:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 36h55 | 3:40 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 3 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 30h50 | 9:50 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 31h05 | 10:05 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 30h20 | 9:20 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
Saturday, June 14 | |||||
![]() | 3:00 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 33h50 | 12:50 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 3:00 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 37h30 | 4:30 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 4 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 3:00 AM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 39h55 | 6:55 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 5 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 3:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 30h55 | 10:25 AM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 24h45 | 4:15 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 3:30 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 48h10 | 3:40 AM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 4 transfers | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Distance 938 miles (1511 km) |
Average bus duration 1d 33h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $137 (€112) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 1d 29h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
For as little as $116 (€95) you can travel by bus to Houston, TX from Chicago, IL with Greyhound and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
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