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- Departure time: May 12 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Downtown Greyhound StationArrival time: May 13 atDestination city: AustinDestination location: Downtown AustinOperated by: FlixBus
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to AustinAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Austin
How long is the trip from Chicago to Austin by bus?
The trip from Chicago to Austin will take on average 1d 1h. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Austin in about 20h 52m.
What is the travel distance from Chicago to Austin?
It's about 1575 km (977 miles) from Chicago to Austin.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Austin?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Austin.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Chicago to Austin?
The least expensive option to go from Chicago to Austin would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$81, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much does the bus ticket cost from Chicago to Austin?
Taking the bus from Chicago to Austin costs on average US$253.
Is there an overnight bus from Chicago to Austin?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Chicago until 11:50pm and reaching Austin on the following day.
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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 Austin was searched and found on May 9, 2025 with a price of US$102To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Austin, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$102 to US$250 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Austin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$105 which is on 2025-05-16.
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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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Austin.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Austin, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Austin will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Austin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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