Bus Brownsville, TX to Chicago - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Brownsville, TX to Chicago from various bus operators like Valley Transit or FlixBus for the next days.

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Tuesday

$133

Wednesday

$146

Thursday

Friday

$164

Saturday

$114

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	58h 45m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$133	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/24/2026 9:15:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 45m
Valley Transit	42h 55m	9:15 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/24/2026 9:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 55m
Valley Transit	42h 0m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/24/2026 9:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Valley Transit	46h 45m	9:15 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$136	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/24/2026 9:15:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 45m
Valley Transit	44h 5m	9:15 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$151	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/24/2026 9:15:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	38h 35m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/25/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 35m
	FlixBus	42h 40m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	3:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$147	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/25/2026 9:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	58h 45m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$164	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/27/2026 9:15:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 45m
FlixBus	42h 0m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$165	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/27/2026 9:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
FlixBus	37h 25m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/27/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 25m
FlixBus	41h 15m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/27/2026 2:45:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Brownsville, TX to Chicago via Matamoros, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  46h 52m
  
  0
  
  4:23 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  4:38 PM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/28/2026 4:23:00 PM to Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) arriving at 3/28/2026 4:38:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  45h 45m
  
  0
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  3:15 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $116
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) at 3/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 45m
Travel time is 9h 27m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	42h 40m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	3:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/28/2026 9:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
Valley Transit	38h 35m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 35m
Valley Transit	41h 15m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$129	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 15m
Valley Transit	42h 0m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/28/2026 9:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
Valley Transit	37h 25m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 3/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago is $114 on 3/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Brownsville, TX and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Brownsville, TX and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Brownsville, TX to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Brownsville, TX and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from Brownsville, TX to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Brownsville, TX and Chicago, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago

Compare all providers like Valley Transit and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brownsville, TX to Chicago starting from $114!

Cheapest Bus	$114
Fastest Bus	37h 25m
Earliest Bus	9:15 AM
Latest Bus	9:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	1,238.5 miles
Bus Companies	Valley Transit and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Brownsville, TX to Chicago

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Brownsville, TX for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

$143

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$133

Wednesday 03/25

$146

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$164

Saturday 03/28

$114

Sunday 03/29

$160

Monday 03/30

Tuesday 03/31

$154

Wednesday 04/01

Thursday 04/02

$172

Friday 04/03

Saturday 04/04

$158

Sunday 04/05

$148

Monday 04/06

$144

Tuesday 04/07

$173

Wednesday 04/08

$152

Thursday 04/09

$148

Friday 04/10

$141

Saturday 04/11

$160

Sunday 04/12

$141

Monday 04/13

$144

Tuesday 04/14

$144

Wednesday 04/15

$164

Thursday 04/16

$146

Friday 04/17

$165

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Brownsville, TX to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Brownsville, TX to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $114, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $146.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brownsville, TX to Chicago, with $114. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $134.

How to save money travelling from Brownsville, TX to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Brownsville, TX to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Brownsville, TX to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Brownsville, TX and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Brownsville, TX and Chicago.

Bus Terminal

International Blvd 755

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Brownsville, TX to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Brownsville, TX to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Brownsville, TX to Chicago bus

How much does a Brownsville, TX Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $114 and takes 42h 40m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Brownsville, TX to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $114 and $166. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Brownsville, TX to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Brownsville, TX to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Brownsville, TX to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 37h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $166. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Brownsville, TX starts at 9:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Brownsville, TX for Chicago starts at 9:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Brownsville, TX Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago, passengers can travel with Valley Transit and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Brownsville, TX and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Brownsville, TX and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Valley Transit and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Brownsville, TX to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Brownsville, TX Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Brownsville, TX Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Brownsville, TX to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Brownsville, TX and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Brownsville, TX and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!