Bus Chicago to Brownsville, TX: Compare prices and save money

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

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

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$204

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$147

Saturday

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 5m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:35 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$204	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 2/11/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 5m
Greyhound US	39h 35m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$206	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 2/11/2026 6:10:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $206 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m
Greyhound US	40h 20m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:05 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$207	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 2/11/2026 2:45:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 20m
Greyhound US	45h 5m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	7:05 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$209	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 2/11/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Brownsville, TX via Houston, you can save more than $54? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  37h 55m
  
  0
  
  5:10 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  10:50 PM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $100
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 2/10/2026 5:10:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m
- Busbud
  
  7h 30m
  
  0
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  7:05 AM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $50
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 2/11/2026 11:35:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $54

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 5m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:35 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$147	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 2/13/2026 10:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 5m
FlixBus	38h 35m	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:05 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$149	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 2/13/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 35m
FlixBus	36h 0m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$150	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 2/13/2026 9:45:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
Greyhound US	45h 5m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	7:05 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$156	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 2/13/2026 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 2/15/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Brownsville, TX is $146 on 2/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Brownsville, TX

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Chicago to Brownsville, TX. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Chicago and Brownsville, TX.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from Chicago to Brownsville, TX, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Brownsville, TX, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Brownsville, TX

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Chicago to Brownsville, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Brownsville, TX starting from $146!

Cheapest Bus	$146
Fastest Bus	36h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	1,238.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Brownsville, TX

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Brownsville, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/08/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

$204

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

$147

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

$146

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

Sunday 02/22

Monday 02/23

Tuesday 02/24

Wednesday 02/25

Thursday 02/26

Friday 02/27

Saturday 02/28

Sunday 03/01

Monday 03/02

Tuesday 03/03

Wednesday 03/04

Thursday 03/05

Friday 03/06

Saturday 03/07

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Brownsville, TX

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

With a price starting from $147, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Brownsville, TX. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $204.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Brownsville, TX, with $147. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $150.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Brownsville, TX

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 Chicago to Brownsville, TX 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 Chicago to Brownsville, TX, 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 Chicago to Brownsville, TX are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Brownsville, TX

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

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

Bus Terminal

International Blvd 755

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

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Brownsville, TX bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $146 and takes 39h 5m to reach Brownsville, TX. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $146 and $209. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Brownsville, TX.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Brownsville, TX 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 Chicago to Brownsville, TX take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Brownsville, TX is offered by FlixBus and takes 36h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $150. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Brownsville, TX from Chicago starts at 6:10 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 Chicago to Brownsville, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Brownsville, TX starts at 10:30 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 Chicago Brownsville, TX route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Brownsville, TX, passengers can travel with Greyhound US 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 Chicago and Brownsville, TX?

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

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Brownsville, TX 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 Chicago Brownsville, TX 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 Chicago Brownsville, TX 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 Chicago to Brownsville, TX on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Brownsville, TX?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Brownsville, TX

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