Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound + Valley Transit | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Mcallen Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
Tornado Bus + Expreso | Bus | Chicago, IL | Central Station | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Mcallen Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Mcallen Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Tornado Bus + Expreso | Bus | Chicago, IL | Central Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Mcallen Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit | Bus | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | Mcallen Bus Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Mcallen Bus Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 10:52 PM CDT.
Get from Chicago to McAllen
The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just ARS 160,837, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Chicago and McAllen
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 McAllen
- A
McAllen Bus Station
1501 U.S. 83 Business, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to McAllen 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 McAllen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to McAllen start from ARS 160,837. The average price for this route is around ARS 365,632. 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 McAllen?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to McAllen is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 1987 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to McAllen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to McAllen?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to McAllen at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to McAllen?
A bus trip from Chicago to McAllen generates an estimated 49.66114999999999 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 McAllen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87588 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to McAllen?
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 McAllen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tornado Bus, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to McAllen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, 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 McAllen was searched and found on Aug 5, 2026 with a price of ARS 210,079To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to McAllen, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from ARS 210,079 to ARS 262,610 for a bus ticket from Chicago to McAllen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 210,079 which is on 2026-08-05.
