Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus + Valley Transit | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Mcallen Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
Tornado Bus + Expreso | Bus | Chicago, IL | Central Station | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Mcallen Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Mcallen Bus Station | No tags | ||||
Tornado Bus + Expreso | Bus | Chicago, IL | Central Station | No tags |
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Get from Chicago to McAllen
The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just TRY 5,143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Chicago and McAllen?
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- 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 McAllen
- A
McAllen Bus Station
1501 U.S. 83 Business, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chicago to McAllen
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to McAllen?
The cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to McAllen start from TRY 5,143. The average price for this route is around TRY 8,891. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to McAllen?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to McAllen is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 1987 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to McAllen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to McAllen?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to McAllen at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to McAllen?
A bus journey from Chicago to McAllen produces an estimated 49.658049999999996 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Chicago to McAllen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87544 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to McAllen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Chicago to McAllen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tornado Bus, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to McAllen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to McAllen was searched and found on 1 May 2026 with a price of TRY 5,645To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to McAllen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from TRY 5,645 to TRY 12,262 for a bus ticket from Chicago to McAllen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at TRY 5,645, which is on 2026-05-01.
