Bus Tickets from Austin (TX), US to Chicago

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TodayJun 19
from $203
TomorrowJun 20
from $212
SatJun 21
from $164
SunJun 22
from $153
MonJun 23
from $238
TueJun 24
from $215
WedJun 25
from $172
ThuJun 26
from $175

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 20 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
    Arrival time: June 22 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Chicago.

Average Price$85 - $462Average Duration1d 10h
39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$121 - $810Average Duration1d 10h
143kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Austin to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
$85Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$135
Average bus trip duration1d 10h
Number of daily buses26.027397260273975
Earliest bus departure3:05am
Distance977 miles (1575 km)
Latest bus departure10:50pm

Austin to Chicago Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Austin to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
06/17
$227
06/18
$256
Today
$205
06/20
$204
06/21
$157
06/22
$194
06/23
$231
06/24
$211
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 21, 2025 with a price of $157

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

You can expect to pay from $157 to $292 for a bus ticket from Austin to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-06-21.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus Inc. 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

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Austin to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Austin to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Austin to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Austin to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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