Bus Houston to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Houston to Chicago

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

today

$126

tomorrow

$116

Thursday

$100

Friday

$123

Saturday

Sunday

$109

Monday

$123

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 30m	1:50 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 3/24/2026 1:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Greyhound US	32h 50m	8:15 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 3/24/2026 8:15:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
Valley Transit	41h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 3/24/2026 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
FlixBus	33h 30m	7:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 3/24/2026 7:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
FlixBus	33h 45m	7:35 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 3/24/2026 7:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 30m	1:50 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 3/25/2026 1:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Greyhound US	34h 25m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 3/25/2026 6:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
FlixBus	36h 10m	11:25 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 3/25/2026 11:25:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
FlixBus	41h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 3/25/2026 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	43h 50m	9:30 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 3/25/2026 9:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	34h 25m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 3/26/2026 6:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
Valley Transit	40h 25m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 3/26/2026 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 25m
FlixBus	35h 35m	11:25 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	11:00 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 3/26/2026 11:25:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 35m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	43h 50m	9:30 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 3/26/2026 9:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
Tornado Bus Company	21h 25m	1:30 PM	Houston	Lockwood	10:55 AM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	Basic	$255	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 3/26/2026 1:30:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $255 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	30h 0m	2:10 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 3/27/2026 2:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	42h 40m	9:30 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 3/27/2026 9:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m
FlixBus	31h 35m	8:55 AM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 3/27/2026 8:55:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 35m
Valley Transit	37h 35m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 3/27/2026 6:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 35m
Tornado Bus Company	21h 25m	1:30 PM	Houston	Lockwood	10:55 AM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	Basic	$255	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 3/27/2026 1:30:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 10:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $255 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	26h 20m	1:50 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 3/29/2026 1:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m
Greyhound US	30h 0m	2:10 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 3/29/2026 2:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 0m
FlixBus	29h 55m	10:35 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	4:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 3/29/2026 10:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
FlixBus	30h 55m	1:15 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 3/29/2026 1:15:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 55m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	42h 40m	9:30 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	4:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 3/29/2026 9:30:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	34h 25m	6:55 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 3/30/2026 6:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 4/1/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
FlixBus	34h 35m	1:15 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	11:50 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 3/30/2026 1:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
FlixBus	33h 30m	7:50 PM	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 3/30/2026 7:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 4/1/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Greyhound US	34h 20m	8:15 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 3/30/2026 8:15:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 20m
Valley Transit	41h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 3/30/2026 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Houston to Chicago is $96 on 4/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Houston and Chicago

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 65 daily buses from Houston to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Houston and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 89 buses from Houston to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Houston and Chicago, with 28 offers.

Facts about the bus from Houston to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company that travel 46 times every day by bus from Houston to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Chicago starting from $96!

Cheapest Bus	$96
Fastest Bus	20h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	46 Ø
Distance	942.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US, Tornado Bus Company, Greyhound Lines Mexico and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to Chicago

Every day, 46 buses from 5 bus companies leave Houston for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

Monday 03/23

Tuesday 03/24

$126

Wednesday 03/25

$116

Thursday 03/26

$100

Friday 03/27

$128

Saturday 03/28

Sunday 03/29

$122

Monday 03/30

$123

Tuesday 03/31

$117

Wednesday 04/01

$134

Thursday 04/02

$122

Friday 04/03

Saturday 04/04

$111

Sunday 04/05

$111

Monday 04/06

$120

Tuesday 04/07

$142

Wednesday 04/08

$120

Thursday 04/09

$99

Friday 04/10

$112

Saturday 04/11

$123

Sunday 04/12

$138

Monday 04/13

$115

Tuesday 04/14

$140

Wednesday 04/15

$96

Thursday 04/16

$123

Friday 04/17

$109

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Houston to Chicago

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

With a price starting from $96, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $117.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Chicago, with $96. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $100.

How to save money travelling from Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Houston to Chicago

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

Greyhound US from Houston to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$100
Fastest Bus	26h 20m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	15 Ø
Found on	3/21/2026

Tornado Bus Company from Houston to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$255
Fastest Bus	20h 40m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Last Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	3/21/2026

Greyhound Lines Mexico from Houston to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$104
Fastest Bus	42h 40m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Last Bus	9:30 AM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	3/21/2026

All bus stations and stops in Houston and Chicago

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

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

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 Houston to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from Houston to Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Houston to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Houston to Chicago bus

How much does a Houston Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $96 and takes 40h 25m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $96 and $255. 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 Houston to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Houston to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 46 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Houston to Chicago is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 20h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $255. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Houston to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Houston starts at 1:50 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 Houston to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Houston for Chicago starts at 10:50 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 Houston Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Houston to Chicago, 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 Houston and Chicago?

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

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Houston to Chicago?

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 46 daily trips between Houston and Chicago. 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.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Houston to Chicago?

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

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