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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | Cheapest | ||||
Tornado Bus + Expreso | Bus | Chicago, IL | Austin, (TX - TBC Austin) | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Austin
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours, and with fares starting at just MX$1,514, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Austin?
Stops in Chicago
- A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA - 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Austin, TX, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from MX$1,514. The average price for this route is around MX$2,867. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Austin?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Austin is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1570 km. The quickest bus can get 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 62 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Austin?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Austin at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Austin?
A bus trip from Chicago to Austin generates an estimated 39.247949999999996 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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 12791 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Austin?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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 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.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Jun 9, 2026 with a price of MX$4,509To 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 MX$4,509 to MX$4,686 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 MX$4,509 which is on 2026-06-12.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Austin, TX, US?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
