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

today

$215

tomorrow

$205

Sunday

Monday

$223

Tuesday

Wednesday

$204

Thursday

$226

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 25m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$215	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 25m
FlixBus	42h 0m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$218	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
FlixBus	41h 15m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:45:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 15m
FlixBus	58h 45m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$221	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/5/2025 9:15:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Brownsville, TX to Chicago via Houston, you can save more than $58? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  40h 20m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
- Busbud
  
  27h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  5:20 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $109
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $58

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 25m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$205	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 25m
FlixBus	58h 45m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$206	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 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	$206	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
FlixBus	41h 15m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$207	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:45:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 15m
FlixBus	38h 35m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/6/2025 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Brownsville, TX to Chicago via Houston, you can save more than $48? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  40h 20m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $48
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
- Busbud
  
  27h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  5:20 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $109
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/7/2025 2:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $48

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 10m	1:00 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$223	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m
Greyhound US	43h 0m	1:00 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$224	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 0m
FlixBus	42h 0m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$224	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m
FlixBus	58h 45m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$242	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Brownsville, TX to Chicago via Houston, you can save more than $72? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  51h 25m
  
  0
  
  8:25 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $49
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/9/2025 8:25:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
- Busbud
  
  39h 10m
  
  0
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Houston
  Uptown/Upper Kirby
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $102
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m
Travel time is 12h 15m longer, but you will save $72

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	42h 0m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$204	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 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	$205	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/10/2025 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 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	$215	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/10/2025 2:45:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 15m
FlixBus	58h 45m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$217	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 45m
FlixBus	38h 35m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$221	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/10/2025 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Brownsville, TX to Chicago via Houston, you can save more than $53? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  51h 25m
  
  0
  
  8:25 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $49
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/9/2025 8:25:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
- Busbud
  
  39h 10m
  
  0
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Houston
  Uptown/Upper Kirby
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $102
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:40:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 10m
Travel time is 14h 0m longer, but you will save $53

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	42h 40m	9:15 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	3:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$226	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/11/2025 9:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
	FlixBus	38h 35m	2:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$229	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/11/2025 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $229 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Brownsville, TX to Chicago via Houston, you can save more than $75? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  40h 20m
  
  0
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  10:30 PM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $44
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) at 12/13/2025 1:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
- Busbud
  
  27h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  5:20 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $107
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/14/2025 2:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/15/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $75

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago is $161 on 12/20/2025. 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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Brownsville, TX to Chicago. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Brownsville, TX and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 11 buses from Brownsville, TX to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Brownsville, TX and Chicago, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Brownsville, TX to Chicago starting from $161!

Cheapest Bus	$161
Fastest Bus	37h 25m
Earliest Bus	2:45 PM
Latest Bus	9:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	1,238.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Brownsville, TX to Chicago

Every day, 4 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$215

Saturday 12/06

$229

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$223

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$204

Thursday 12/11

$226

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$161

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

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 $161, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Brownsville, TX to Chicago. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $226.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Brownsville, TX to Chicago, with $204. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $205.

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 $161 and takes 42h 0m 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 $161 and $242. 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 4 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 $215. 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 2:45 PM. 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 FlixBus and Greyhound US. 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: FlixBus and Greyhound US.

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.

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!