Bus Tickets from Chicago to Bay City, TX

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Next departures for Chicago to Bay City on October 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Bay City, TXCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Downtown Greyhound Station
Bay City, TXNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Bay City, TXNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Bay City, TXNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Bay City, TXNo tags

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Bus Chicago to Bay City, TX: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$240
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 17h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure9:45am
Distance1618 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Bay City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Bay City, TX

  1. What is the travel distance from Chicago to Bay City?

    The distance between Chicago and Bay City is around 1618 km (1003 miles).

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Bay City, TX was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of US$239

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

You can expect to pay from US$239 to US$239 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Bay City, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$239 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Bay City!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Bay City, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Bay City.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Bay City while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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