Bus Tickets from Houston, US to Chicago

TodayAug 1
from US$218
TomorrowAug 2
from US$174
SunAug 3
from US$157
MonAug 4
from US$141
TueAug 5
from US$121
WedAug 6
ThuAug 7
from US$110
FriAug 8
from US$114

Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Airline
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago, IL
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Houston, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$139
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 8h
Number of daily buses42
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance1501 km
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Houston to Chicago Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Houston to Chicago.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Houston to Chicago.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Chicago from Houston, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - Chicago

  1. What is the distance between Houston and Chicago?

    It's about 1514 km (939 miles) from Houston to Chicago.

  2. 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
07-30
US$275
07-31
US$224
Today
US$209
08-02
US$166
08-03
US$151
08-04
US$134
08-05
US$131
08-06
US$84
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 6, 2025 with a price of US$84

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 US$84 to US$1,041 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 US$84 which is on 2025-08-06.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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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.

Will you be returning to Houston, US by bus?

Bus from Houston, US to Chicago

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Train from Houston, US to Chicago

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