How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Austin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Austin start at R 1 478. The average price for this route is around R 2 497. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Austin?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to Austin is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1576 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h 55m 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Austin?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Austin at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Austin 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 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 12208 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 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 R 1 590 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 27 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 18h	17:35	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 17h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 17h	17:35	Austin South Congress	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 28 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 13h	23:25	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	22:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 1 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 21h	20:55	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	22:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 2 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	19:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	22:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 55m	10:55	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	22:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	20:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 3 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	19:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	22:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 55m	10:55	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	22:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 4 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 13h	08:55	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 55m	10:55	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	22:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 5 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	22:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 6 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 22h	23:25	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 35m	22:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 478, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

51bus per day

1d 5hAverage duration

1576 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 478 - R 5 766	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 624 - R 13 200	Average duration1d 9h	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

3/5173 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.9

FlixBus

3.5/512 261 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 524 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Austin, TX, US 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 Chicago to Austin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Austin start at R 1 478. The average price for this route is around R 2 497. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Austin?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Austin is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1576 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 20h 55m 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Austin?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Austin at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Austin?
A bus trip from Chicago to Austin 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 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 12208 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Austin?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to Austin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 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

25/02

R 4 158

26/02

R 4 158

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R 4 158

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R 4 158

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R 4 158

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R 4 158

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R 4 158

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R 4 158

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 25 Feb 2026 with a price of R 4 158

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 R 4 158 to R 4 321 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 R 4 158, which is on 2026-02-28.