How much is the bus ticket from McAllen to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from McAllen to Chicago start from $165. The average price for this route is around $417. 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 McAllen to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from McAllen to Chicago is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1981 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 13h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the McAllen to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from McAllen to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from McAllen to Chicago at 11:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from McAllen to Chicago?

A bus trip from McAllen to Chicago generates an estimated 50 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus McAllen to Chicago from $318 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for McAllen to Chicago on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:20am	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 21h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:10am	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 17h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:20am	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 20h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20am	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 23h	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for McAllen to Chicago on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 13h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 15h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for McAllen to Chicago on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 13h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 15h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for McAllen to Chicago on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 13h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 15h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 16h	3:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for McAllen to Chicago on January 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 15h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 12h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 16h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	1d 13h	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	2d 8h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:47 PM CST.

Get from McAllen to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours, and with fares starting at just $165, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1d 16hAverage Duration

1981 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in McAllen and Chicago?

Stops in McAllen

A
McAllen Bus Station
1501 U.S. 83 Business, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
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D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
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E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
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F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,495 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87495 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $401

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from McAllen 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.

How much is the bus ticket from McAllen to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from McAllen to Chicago start from $165. The average price for this route is around $417. 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 McAllen to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from McAllen to Chicago is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 1981 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 13h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the McAllen to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from McAllen to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from McAllen to Chicago at 11:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from McAllen to Chicago?
A bus trip from McAllen to Chicago generates an estimated 50 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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The cheapest trip from McAllen to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 12, 2026 with a price of $318

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

You can expect to pay from $318 to $328 for a bus ticket from McAllen to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $318 which is on 2026-01-12.