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The cheapest and fastest buses from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL
Showing times and prices for Nov 23
Cheapest price
$228
Average price
$257
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 10 m
Average duration
1 d 5 h 1 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
1512 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL will cost around $257 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $228.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus05:05PM29h10
Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX10:15PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2281One-way
1 transfer
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Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX05:45AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2301One-way
3 transfers
FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined07:50PM32h20
Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX04:10AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2311One-way
3 transfers
FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined07:35PM32h35
Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX04:10AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2311One-way
3 transfers
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+undefined · undefined09:30AM42h40
Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX04:10AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2431One-way
3 transfers
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Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX04:10AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2491One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus05:05PM29h10
Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX10:15PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2281One-way
1 transfer
undefined · undefined · undefined02:00AM29h50
Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX07:50AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
$3231One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus++FlixBus10:35AM29h55
Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX04:30PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2781One-way
2 transfers
undefined · undefined · undefined02:10PM30h00
Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX08:10PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$2441One-way
2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Houston, TX to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €113. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €113, and a train costs an average of €151.
Distance: 939 miles (1512 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€174 Average price Cheapest | €275 Average price | €224 Average price |
26h 46m Average total duration 26h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 34m Average total duration 24h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Houston, TX to Chicago, IL Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 37h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $289 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 42h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $213 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 46h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $290 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 32h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 30h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 32h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $211 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 34h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $202 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 33h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $240 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 39h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $277 |
Live departures
Houston, TX to Chicago, IL bus times
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to Chicago, IL buses for today, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 12:42 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| undefined · undefined · undefined | 8:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 26h10 | 10:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined | 8:00 AM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 29h50 | 1:50 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 2 transfers | |
| +undefined · undefined · undefined | 12:35 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 37h35 | 2:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined | 2:20 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 30h55 | 9:15 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus++FlixBus | 2:55 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 31h35 | 10:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
| ++undefined · undefined | 3:30 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 46h20 | 1:50 PM Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL | 3 transfers | |
| ++undefined · undefined | 3:30 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron), TX | 42h40 | 10:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus++FlixBus | 4:35 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 29h55 | 10:30 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined · undefined | 5:25 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 32h45 | 2:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 3 transfers | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 7:15 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 30h55 | 2:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell), TX | 32h25 | 4:15 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined | 8:10 PM Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station), TX | 30h00 | 2:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station), TX | 29h10 | 4:15 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL
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Buses from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL run on average 18 times per day, taking around 26h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $139 (€113) but you can travel from only $82 (€67) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 939 miles (1512 km) distance in 25h 40m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $82 (€67)
Distance 939 miles (1512 km) |
Average bus duration 26h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $139 (€113) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 25h 40m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $82 (€67)
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Houston, TX to Chicago, ILYou can travel by bus between Houston, TX to Chicago, IL with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $82 (€67). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
29h 0m
Cheapest Price
$132 (€108)
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Greyhound
About
Greyhound Lines, Inc. is a prominent American intercity bus transportation provider, established in 1914. It operates the largest intercity bus network in the United States, also extending services to Canada and Mexico. Greyhound is known for offering affordable and reliable long-distance travel, connecting major cities and rural communities across North America. The company's buses are equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and extra legroom to enhance passenger comfort. Greyhound is a subsidiary of Flix SE, which also owns FlixBus, and together they offer an extensive network of over 1,600 destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
25h 40m
Cheapest Price
$139 (€113)
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Additional luggage
$15 per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
FAQs: Bus from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL can start from as little as $154 (€125) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Houston, TX to Chicago, IL is $269 (€219); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Houston, TX to Chicago, IL bus time is 25 h 30 min covering the 937 mile (1511 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL leaves at 12: 15AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL leaves at 11: 45PM.
There are 22 buses a day from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL which require at least one change with Greyhound or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
For the trip from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL you can take a bus with Greyhound or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services between Houston, TX and Chicago, IL on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month to travel from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL by bus is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL including taking a bus, train or flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL:
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL for bus providers Greyhound and FlixBus.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Chicago, IL are:
- Millennium Park, a public park known for its modern art installations and the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture
- Art Institute of Chicago, a renowned museum housing an extensive collection of art from around the world
- Navy Pier, a popular entertainment destination featuring rides, restaurants, and lakefront views
- Willis Tower Skydeck, an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city from one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere
- Field Museum, a natural history museum with vast exhibits including the famous T. Rex skeleton, Sue.
The best things to do in Chicago, IL include:
- Museum of Science and Industry, an interactive museum featuring exhibits on science, technology, and industry
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Chicago, such as Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, known for their unique shops and eateries
- Take a river cruise to see the city's iconic architecture from a different perspective
- Attend a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre
- Enjoy a day at Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the U. S. Offering free admission.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus providers Greyhound and FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL depends on the bus providers:
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL:
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL:
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL with the following bus companies: Greyhound and FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL with the following bus companies: Greyhound and FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL with the following bus providers: Greyhound and FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL
Houston
Chicago
The major bus station for departures in Houston is Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Houston, Gray St Parking (Bus Station) for your trip from Houston to Chicago.
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Houston, Southwest Fwy (Shell)
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Houston, Harrisburg Blvd (Greyhound Bus Station)
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Houston, Southwest Fwy (Chevron)
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The major bus station for arrivals in Chicago is Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station for your trip to Chicago from Houston.
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Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak)
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