Bus Chicago to McAllen, TX - Compare all Companies

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

today

$145

tomorrow

Friday

$115

Saturday

$139

Sunday

$126

Monday

$104

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	37h 20m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/29/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/1/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m
Greyhound US	37h 50m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/29/2026 6:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 4/30/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 50m
Greyhound US	41h 0m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/29/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/1/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
Greyhound US	40h 40m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	2:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/29/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/1/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 40m
Greyhound US	48h 25m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	11:35 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/29/2026 11:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/1/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	38h 15m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/1/2026 5:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/2/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
FlixBus	40h 25m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/1/2026 7:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/3/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 25m
Greyhound US	40h 35m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/1/2026 1:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/3/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 35m
Greyhound US	37h 20m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/1/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/3/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m
Tornado Bus Company	26h 51m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	4:21 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Basic	$275	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 5/1/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/2/2026 4:21:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $275 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 51m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	34h 15m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/2/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/3/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
FlixBus	36h 40m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/2/2026 5:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/4/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 40m
Greyhound US	37h 20m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/2/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/4/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m
Greyhound US	41h 0m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/2/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/4/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
Greyhound US	40h 40m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	2:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/2/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/4/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	37h 20m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/3/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/5/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m
FlixBus	34h 15m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/3/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/4/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
FlixBus	36h 40m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/3/2026 5:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/5/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 40m
Greyhound US	41h 0m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/3/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/5/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
Greyhound US	40h 40m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	2:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/3/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/5/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	38h 15m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/4/2026 5:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/5/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
FlixBus	44h 10m	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/4/2026 11:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 10m
Greyhound US	40h 35m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/4/2026 1:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 35m
Greyhound US	37h 20m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 5/4/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m
Tornado Bus Company	26h 51m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	4:21 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Basic	$275	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 5/4/2026 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 5/5/2026 4:21:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $275 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 51m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX is $104 on 5/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and McAllen, TX

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Chicago to McAllen, TX. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Chicago and McAllen, TX.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 19 buses from Chicago to McAllen, TX, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and McAllen, TX, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company that travel 9 times every day by bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to McAllen, TX starting from $104!

Cheapest Bus	$104
Fastest Bus	26h 21m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	1,239.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to McAllen, TX

Every day, 9 buses from 3 bus companies leave Chicago for McAllen, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/29/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

Tuesday 04/28

Wednesday 04/29

$145

Thursday 04/30

Friday 05/01

$115

Saturday 05/02

$139

Sunday 05/03

$126

Monday 05/04

$116

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

$126

Sunday 05/10

$128

Monday 05/11

$108

Tuesday 05/12

$128

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

$125

Friday 05/15

$135

Saturday 05/16

Sunday 05/17

$130

Monday 05/18

$131

Tuesday 05/19

$140

Wednesday 05/20

Thursday 05/21

$126

Friday 05/22

$153

Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to McAllen, TX

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

With a price starting from $104, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $145.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to McAllen, TX, with $104. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $113.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to McAllen, 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 McAllen, 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 McAllen, 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 McAllen, TX are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to McAllen, TX

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to McAllen, TX from our users.

Tornado Bus Company from Chicago to McAllen, TX

Here you will find the key facts about the Tornado Bus Company bus route Chicago to McAllen, TX:

Cheapest Price	$275
Fastest Bus	26h 21m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Last Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	4/3/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and McAllen, TX

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

W Cermak Rd

W Cermak Rd 1001

Central Bus Station

U.S. 83 Business 1501

Frontera México-USA

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

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

FAQs about the Chicago to McAllen, TX bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $104 and takes 38h 15m to reach McAllen, TX. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $104 and $275. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to McAllen, TX.

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

Every day, the Chicago to McAllen, TX bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 26h 21m. 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 McAllen, TX?

The earliest bus arriving in McAllen, 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 McAllen, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX route?

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

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and McAllen, 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, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company.

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

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Chicago and McAllen, TX. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

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 McAllen, TX

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