What is the travel distance from Chicago to Austin?

The distance separating Chicago and Austin is 977 miles (1575 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Austin?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Austin start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Chicago to Austin from $118 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 17h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 17h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:55am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 17h	5:35pm	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Austin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, 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$97 - $388	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$121 - $1,082	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 143kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,12 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $269 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,384 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Austin?

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

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

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

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Austin?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Austin?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$255

11/19

$255

Today

$255

11/21

$245

11/22

$221

11/23

$178

11/24

$179

11/25

$275

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $178

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 $178 to $289 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 $178 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.