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

today

$166

tomorrow

Saturday

$168

Sunday

Monday

$140

Tuesday

$136

Wednesday

$131

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	26h 25m	10:10 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:35 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/4/2025 10:10:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 25m
FlixBus	33h 50m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:15 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$166	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/4/2025 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 50m
Greyhound US	24h 45m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$175	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/4/2025 10:30:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m
Greyhound US	30h 45m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:15 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$177	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/4/2025 10:30:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $177 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 45m
Tornado Bus Company	23h 10m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Houston	Lockwood	Basic	$275	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 12/4/2025 1:30:00 PM to Lockwood, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $275 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 25m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:15 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$168	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 11:50:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 25m
FlixBus	25h 50m	10:10 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$169	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m
Greyhound US	30h 45m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:15 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$186	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 45m
Greyhound US	24h 45m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:15 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 10:30:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m
Tornado Bus Company	22h 45m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	12:15 PM	Houston	Main St & Airline Dr	Basic	$285	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 12/6/2025 1:30:00 PM to Main St & Airline Dr, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $285 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	26h 25m	10:10 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:35 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:10:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 25m
FlixBus	29h 20m	5:10 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
Greyhound US	25h 0m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$164	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
Greyhound US	30h 50m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	4:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	$164	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
Tornado Bus Company	23h 10m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Houston	Lockwood	Basic	$284	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 12/8/2025 1:30:00 PM to Lockwood, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $284 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	28h 5m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/9/2025 7:25:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 5m
FlixBus	46h 20m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:45 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	Economy	$138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/9/2025 5:25:00 AM to SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 20m
Greyhound US	25h 0m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/9/2025 10:30:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 0m
Greyhound US	33h 10m	10:00 PM	Chicago	Union Station	7:10 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$153	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	22h 45m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	12:15 PM	Houston	Main St & Airline Dr	Basic	$262	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 12/9/2025 1:30:00 PM to Main St & Airline Dr, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $262 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	33h 50m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:15 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$131	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 7:25:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 50m
FlixBus	36h 10m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 11:50:00 PM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
Greyhound US	33h 10m	10:00 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	7:10 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:00:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 10m
Greyhound US	45h 35m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:45 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:10:00 AM to SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 35m
Tornado Bus Company	23h 10m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Houston	Lockwood	Basic	$275	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 12/10/2025 1:30:00 PM to Lockwood, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $275 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Houston is $131 on 12/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Houston

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 48 daily buses from Chicago to Houston. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 28 daily coaches between Chicago and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 82 buses from Chicago to Houston, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Houston, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Houston

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company that travel 39 times every day by bus from Chicago to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Houston starting from $131!

Cheapest Bus	$131
Fastest Bus	22h 15m
Earliest Bus	9:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	39 Ø
Distance	942.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Houston

Every day, 39 buses from 3 bus companies leave Chicago for Houston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 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

$166

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$168

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$164

Tuesday 12/09

$136

Wednesday 12/10

$131

Thursday 12/11

$184

Friday 12/12

$159

Saturday 12/13

$143

Sunday 12/14

$159

Monday 12/15

$138

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$218

Saturday 12/20

$242

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$148

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$165

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Houston

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

With a price starting from $128, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Houston. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $166.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Houston, with $121. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $140.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Houston

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 Houston 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 Houston, 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 Houston are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Houston

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Houston from our users.

FlixBus from Chicago to Houston

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Houston:

Cheapest Price	$131
Fastest Bus	25h 50m
Earliest Bus	9:45 AM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	19 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Greyhound US from Chicago to Houston

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Houston:

Cheapest Price	$149
Fastest Bus	24h 45m
Earliest Bus	10:00 AM
Last Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Houston

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

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

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chicago to Houston? Compare all modes of transports from Chicago to Houston.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Houston

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Houston bus

How much does a Chicago Houston bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $131 and takes 33h 50m to reach Houston. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Houston?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $131 and $285. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Houston.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Houston bus route is served by approximately 39 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Houston take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Houston is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 22h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $275. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Houston?

The earliest bus arriving in Houston from Chicago starts at 9:45 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 Houston?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Houston starts at 11:50 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 Houston route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Houston, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company. 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 Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Houston 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, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Houston

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Houston

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