What's the distance between Austin and Chicago by coach?

The journey from Austin to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 977 miles (1575 km).

How can I travel from Austin to Chicago avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Austin to Chicago from £76 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 6h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 8h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 4h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:25	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40	Downtown Austin	1d 9h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40	Downtown Austin	1d 9h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	14:25	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:25	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	03:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	07:55	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	15:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	09:50	Downtown Austin	1d 6h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:18 CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Austin to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46bus per day

1d 11hAverage duration

977 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£72 - £369	Average duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£95 - £720	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 143kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87382 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £86

Greyhound Austin Chicago recent customer reviews

Had to make a u turn so passenger arguing with driver waited there till finish late bus broke down waiting go back to station waiting some more passenger swearing n yelling at me wouldn't leave me alone bus cold it was terrible broke down on the edge of bridge very scary tired of it

Elisia G.

1 January 2018

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

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Where are the popular stops in Austin and Chicago?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

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

What's the distance between Austin and Chicago by coach?
The journey from Austin to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 977 miles (1575 km).
How can I travel from Austin to Chicago avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/11

£154

18/11

£160

Today

£147

20/11

£195

21/11

£196

22/11

£147

23/11

£142

24/11

£148

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Chicago was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £142

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

You can expect to pay from £142 to £225 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £142, which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually FlixBus 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.