How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Chicago start at R 1 502. The average price for this route is around R 2 333. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Austin to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Austin to Chicago is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1563 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Valley Transit .

Which bus companies service the Austin to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Valley Transit .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Austin to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Austin to Chicago at 03:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:10.

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

A bus trip from Austin to Chicago produces an estimated 39 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Austin to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Valley Transit has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Austin to Chicago?

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 Austin to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Austin to Chicago from R 1 662 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:05	Austin South Congress	1d 20h	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	14:20	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 8h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:40	Downtown Austin	1d 18h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 31 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 2h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 1 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	Downtown Austin	1d 12h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:10	Austin South Congress	1d 21h	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 10h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	14:20	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:20	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 9h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40	Downtown Austin	1d 15h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	14:20	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 4 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:20	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 9h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	13:40	Downtown Austin	1d 18h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 5 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:20	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 9h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 6 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	15:55	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 502, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

35bus per day

1d 10hAverage duration

1563 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 502 - R 6 862	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 960 - R 10 527	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 143kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Austin and Chicago?

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

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
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 518 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 87518 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 518

Greyhound Austin Chicago recent customer reviews

Had to make a u turn so passenger arguing with driver waited there till finish late bus broke down waiting go back to station waiting some more passenger swearing n yelling at me wouldn't leave me alone bus cold it was terrible broke down on the edge of bridge very scary tired of it

Elisia G.

1 January 2018

FlixBus

3.5/512 163 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/539 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3

WiFi2.8

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Chicago start at R 1 502. The average price for this route is around R 2 333. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Austin to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Austin to Chicago is 1d 10h, covering a distance of 1563 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Valley Transit.
Which bus companies service the Austin to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 35 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Austin to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Austin to Chicago at 03:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Chicago?
A bus trip from Austin to Chicago produces an estimated 39 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Austin to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87518 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Valley Transit has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Austin to Chicago?
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 Austin to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

28/01

R 5 027

29/01

R 4 367

Today

R 4 350

31/01

R 4 399

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R 3 609

02/02

R 2 232

03/02

R 2 802

04/02

R 2 892

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Chicago was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 2 232

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 232 to R 5 964 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 232, which is on 2026-02-02.