How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Austin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Austin start from $139. The average price for this route is around $243. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Austin?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Austin is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1563 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Austin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 51 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Austin?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Austin at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Austin?

A bus trip from Chicago to Austin generates an estimated 39 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Austin?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Austin?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Austin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Austin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Austin from $153 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on December 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	8:55am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	10:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:55am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on December 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	10:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
	Bus	1:00pm	Chicago, IL	22h 11m	11:11am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on December 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	1:30pm	Chicago, IL	21h 23m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	10:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	1:30pm	Chicago, IL	21h 23m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	10:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	8:55pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	1:30pm	Chicago, IL	21h 23m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	10:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	8:55pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	10:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	10:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:55am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	8:55am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	10:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:55am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	10:05pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:00 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Austin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

51bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

1563 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$139 - $679	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$169 - $1,284	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 143kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Austin?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5164 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi4

FlixBus

3.5/511,741 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,452 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Austin, TX, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Austin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Austin start from $139. The average price for this route is around $243. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Austin?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Austin is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1563 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Austin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 51 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Austin?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Austin at 12:40am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Austin?
A bus trip from Chicago to Austin generates an estimated 39 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Austin?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Austin?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Austin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Austin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-24

$386

12-25

$386

Today

$343

12-27

$386

12-28

$265

12-29

$239

12-30

$221

12-31

$386

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Dec 30, 2025 with a price of $221

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

You can expect to pay from $221 to $495 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $221 which is on 2025-12-30.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.