Bus from Houston, US to Chicago: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Houston to Chicago on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Tornado Bus
Houston Airline
Chicago, ILFastest
Amtrak
Amtrak Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Houston Bus Station
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Gray & Smith
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:50 PM CST.

Get from Houston to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $147, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

73bus per day
1d 8hAverage Duration
1506 kmDistance
38kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Chicago?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Chicago start from $147. The average price for this route is around $219. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Houston to Chicago?

    The average bus travel time from Houston to Chicago is 1d 8h, covering a distance of 1506 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 40m and is operated by Tornado Bus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Houston to Chicago route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 73 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Tornado Bus, Amtrak, Valley Transit.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Chicago?

    The earliest bus departs from Houston to Chicago at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Chicago?

    A bus trip from Houston to Chicago generates an estimated 38 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Houston to Chicago?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Chicago?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Chicago?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Chicago?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-25
$412
11-26
$439
Today
$318
11-28
$382
11-29
$382
11-30
$284
12-01
$216
12-02
$172
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $172

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

You can expect to pay from $172 to $942 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $172 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Amtrak 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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