Bus Tickets from Chicago to San Marcos, TX, US

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to San Marcos.

Bus
Average Price$109 - $382Average Duration1d 2h
40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$144 - $429Average Duration1d 9h
148kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to San Marcos

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
$109Cheapest ticket
40kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to San Marcos, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$248
Average bus trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses20
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance999 miles (1610 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to San Marcos Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $235

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to San Marcos.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 San Marcos.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to San Marcos will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Bus from Chicago to San Marcos, TX, US

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Train from Chicago to San Marcos, TX, US

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