How far is Austin from Chicago by coach?

The distance between Chicago and Austin by coach is approximately 977 miles (1575 km).

Is there a way to reach Austin from Chicago without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Chicago to Austin from £93 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	08:30	Austin South Congress	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 19h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Austin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £76, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

55bus per day

1d 5hAverage duration

973 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£76 - £304	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£95 - £848	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 143kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Austin?

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
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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

How far is Austin from Chicago by coach?
The distance between Chicago and Austin by coach is approximately 977 miles (1575 km).
Is there a way to reach Austin from Chicago without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. 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

19/11

£200

20/11

£200

Today

£225

22/11

£187

23/11

£168

24/11

£148

25/11

£216

26/11

£131

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £131

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

You can expect to pay from £131 to £231 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £131, which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Tornado Bus, 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.