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- This trip is recommended because it is the: CheapestDeparture time: June 6 atDeparture city: HoustonDeparture location: Downtown Gray & SmithArrival time: June 7 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanOperated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is the: FastestDeparture time: June 6 atDeparture city: HoustonDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: June 7 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: June 6 atDeparture city: HoustonDeparture location: Amtrak StationArrival time: June 7 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: June 6 atDeparture city: HoustonDeparture location: Houston Bus StationArrival time: June 7 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Downtown Greyhound StationOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Bus Houston to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Houston to Chicago Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Chicago
How long does it take to get to Chicago from Houston by bus?
The trip from Houston to Chicago will take on average 1d 8h. For the shortest travel time, select the fastest bus available, which will take you to Chicago in about 20h 40m.
What is the distance between Houston and Chicago?
It's about 1514 km (939 miles) from Houston to Chicago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Houston to Chicago?
Buses departing from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to travel from Houston to Chicago?
The least expensive option to go from Houston to Chicago would be going by bus. The ticket price for this bus starts at US$80, making this your best choice for this trip.
How much is the bus from Houston to Chicago?
You can expect to pay around US$145 for the bus ride from Houston to Chicago.
Is it possible to travel by overnight bus from Houston to Chicago?
Yes! If you're heading from Houston to Chicago, you'll find buses departing until 11:45pm and arriving the next day.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 5, 2025 with a price of US$87To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$87 to US$1,041 for a bus ticket from Houston to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$87 which is on 2025-06-05.
Usually Amtrak, 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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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 Houston to Chicago.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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