Bus El Paso, TX to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago

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

today

$204

tomorrow

Friday

$191

Saturday

Sunday

$180

Monday

$283

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	33h 30m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$204	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/24/2025 5:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $204 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Greyhound US	38h 50m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$207	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/24/2025 4:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Greyhound US	37h 20m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$233	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/24/2025 5:40:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m
Greyhound US	41h 40m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$286	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/24/2025 4:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $286 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 40m
Greyhound US	34h 40m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$286	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/24/2025 5:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $286 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	42h 40m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$191	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/26/2025 4:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $191 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
Greyhound US	35h 40m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$226	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/26/2025 5:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $226 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 40m
Tornado Bus Company	39h 55m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	10:55 AM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	Basic	$265	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/26/2025 7:00:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 55m
Tornado Bus Company	39h 40m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	10:40 AM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	Basic	$265	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/26/2025 7:00:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/28/2025 10:40:30 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 40m
Greyhound US	39h 50m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$292	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/26/2025 4:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $292 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	34h 40m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$180	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/28/2025 5:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 40m
Greyhound US	41h 40m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$223	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/28/2025 4:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 40m
Greyhound US	33h 30m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$284	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/28/2025 5:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $284 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Greyhound US	38h 50m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$341	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/28/2025 4:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/29/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $341 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Greyhound US	37h 20m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$345	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/28/2025 5:40:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $345 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	33h 30m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$283	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/29/2025 5:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $283 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Greyhound US	37h 20m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$288	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/29/2025 5:40:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/31/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $288 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m
Greyhound US	38h 50m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$389	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/29/2025 4:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $389 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from El Paso, TX to Chicago via Amarillo, TX, you can save more than $80? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  49h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:20 PM
  
  El Paso, TX
  Bus Station
  
  11:25 PM
  
  Amarillo, TX
  Multimodal Transfer Sta Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $58
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 12/30/2025 1:20:00 PM to Multimodal Transfer Sta Bus Stop, Amarillo, TX (USA) arriving at 12/30/2025 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  23h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:40 PM
  
  Amarillo, TX
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  3:55 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $145
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Amarillo, TX (USA) at 12/31/2025 4:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/1/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Travel time is 15h 5m longer, but you will save $80

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago is $147 on 1/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between El Paso, TX and Chicago

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from El Paso, TX to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between El Paso, TX and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from El Paso, TX to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between El Paso, TX and Chicago, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company that travel 6 times every day by bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from El Paso, TX to Chicago starting from $147!

Cheapest Bus	$147
Fastest Bus	34h 30m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Latest Bus	5:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	1,248.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from El Paso, TX to Chicago

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave El Paso, TX for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$286

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$191

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

$180

Monday 12/29

$283

Tuesday 12/30

Wednesday 12/31

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

$147

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

Wednesday 01/07

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

Sunday 01/11

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 01/13

Wednesday 01/14

Thursday 01/15

Friday 01/16

Saturday 01/17

The cheapest time to travel from El Paso, TX to Chicago

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

With a price starting from $180, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $283.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from El Paso, TX to Chicago, with $147. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $262.

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

Beloved bus companies from El Paso, TX to Chicago

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

Tornado Bus Company from El Paso, TX to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$265
Fastest Bus	39h 40m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	12/18/2025

All bus stations and stops in El Paso, TX and Chicago

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

Bus Station

W San Antonio St

Santa Fe St. Station

S Santa Fe St 1007

Tornado Bus Station

W Paisano Dr 400

East (Alameda Ave)

Alameda Ave 8015

Butterfield Trail Blvd

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

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 El Paso, TX to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from El Paso, TX to Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago

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

FAQs about the El Paso, TX to Chicago bus

How much does a El Paso, TX Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $147 and takes 35h 40m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $147 and $389. 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 El Paso, TX to Chicago each day?

Every day, the El Paso, TX to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 34h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $204. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from El Paso, TX starts at 4:20 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 El Paso, TX to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from El Paso, TX for Chicago starts at 5:40 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 El Paso, TX Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago, passengers can travel with 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 El Paso, TX and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between El Paso, 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: Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company.

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

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

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

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 El Paso, TX and to Chicago

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