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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Downtown Gray & Smith | Cheapest | |||||
 | Chicago, IL | Houston Airline | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Greyhound Station | Houston Bus Station | No tags | |||||
 | Downtown Greyhound Station | Houston Bus Station | No tags | |||||
 | Downtown Greyhound Station | Downtown Gray & Smith | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to HoustonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours, and with fares starting at just US$79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Chicago to Houston, US: Trip Overview
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Chicago to Houston Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Houston, US
What is the distance between Chicago and Houston?
The distance covered from Chicago to Houston is 1514 km (939 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Houston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway, in Houston.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Houston, US was searched and found on Sep 23, 2025 with a price of US$114To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Houston, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$114 to US$330 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$114 which is on 2025-09-23.
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.
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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 Houston!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Houston.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Houston that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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