What is the best way to travel from Houston to Chicago?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from Houston?
You can get to Chicago with just $60 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Greyhound US31h 20m010:00 PMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 20m
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FlixBus33h 45m01:50 PMHoustonUptown/Upper Kirby11:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $198 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m
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FlixBus30h 30m05:05 PMHoustonDowntown Houston11:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/19/2025 5:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 30m
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Tornado Bus Company21h 25m01:30 PMHoustonLockwood10:55 AMChicagoCalifornia & 35th Street Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $275 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Greyhound US27h 20m02:00 AMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/20/2025 2:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
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FlixBus39h 15m06:35 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses9:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/20/2025 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
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Greyhound Lines Mexico43h 50m09:30 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
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Valley Transit39h 15m06:35 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses9:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/20/2025 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
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Tornado Bus Company21h 10m01:30 PMHoustonLockwood10:40 AMChicagoCalifornia & 35th Street Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/20/2025 1:30:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:40:30 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $255 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Frontier Airlines2h 41m06:00 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport8:41 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 41m
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Spirit Airlines2h 34m05:30 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport8:04 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:30:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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Frontier Airlines12h 33m06:00 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport6:33 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 33m
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Frontier Airlines27h 33m010:32 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport2:05 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:32:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 33m
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Frontier Airlines24h 24m09:34 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport9:58 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 9:34:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:58:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 24m
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Frontier Airlines16h 12m06:00 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport10:12 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:00:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 12m
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Greyhound US27h 30m01:50 AMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
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Greyhound US31h 40m08:15 AMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/21/2025 8:15:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
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FlixBus33h 30m07:50 PMHoustonUptown/Upper Kirby5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/21/2025 7:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
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FlixBus29h 20m010:35 AMHoustonDowntown Houston3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
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Valley Transit39h 15m06:35 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses9:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Frontier Airlines2h 44m08:57 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport11:41 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 8:57:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 44m
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Spirit Airlines2h 34m05:30 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport8:04 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:30:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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Spirit Airlines7h 15m03:09 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport10:24 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 3:09:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:24:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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Frontier Airlines28h 7m06:05 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport10:12 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 6:05:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 7m
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Spirit Airlines22h 12m03:09 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport1:21 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 3:09:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 1:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 12m
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Frontier Airlines12h 44m09:34 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport10:18 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 9:34:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 44m
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Valley Transit40h 25m06:35 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses11:00 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/23/2025 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 25m
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Greyhound US32h 50m02:10 PMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station11:00 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/23/2025 2:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
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Greyhound US27h 30m01:50 AMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/23/2025 1:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
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FlixBus35h 35m011:25 AMHoustonUptown/Upper Kirby11:00 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/23/2025 11:25:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 35m
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FlixBus33h 30m07:50 PMHoustonUptown/Upper Kirby5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus38h 50m09:00 AMHoustonDowntown Houston11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
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Greyhound US32h 50m02:10 PMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station11:00 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/24/2025 2:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
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FlixBus40h 25m06:35 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses11:00 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 25m
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Greyhound US34h 25m06:55 PMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
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Greyhound Lines Mexico43h 50m09:30 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Greyhound US34h 25m06:55 PMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/25/2025 6:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
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FlixBus31h 0m08:55 AMHoustonUptown/Upper Kirby3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/25/2025 8:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
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FlixBus28h 45m05:05 PMHoustonDowntown Houston9:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/25/2025 5:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m
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Greyhound Lines Mexico43h 50m09:30 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/25/2025 9:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
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Greyhound US27h 30m01:50 AMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/25/2025 1:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Houston to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago from Houston in just 2h 34m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Tornado Bus Company21h 25m01:30 PMHoustonLockwood10:55 AMChicagoCalifornia & 35th Street Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:30:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $275 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
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FlixBus30h 30m05:05 PMHoustonDowntown Houston11:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/19/2025 5:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $199 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 30m
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Greyhound US31h 20m010:00 PMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/19/2025 10:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $189 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 20m
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FlixBus33h 45m01:50 PMHoustonUptown/Upper Kirby11:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/19/2025 1:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/20/2025 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $198 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 45m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Tornado Bus Company21h 10m01:30 PMHoustonLockwood10:40 AMChicagoCalifornia & 35th Street Bus Stop0BasicA Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 12/20/2025 1:30:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:40:30 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $255 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
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Greyhound US27h 20m02:00 AMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/20/2025 2:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
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FlixBus39h 15m06:35 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses9:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/20/2025 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
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Valley Transit39h 15m06:35 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses9:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/20/2025 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
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Greyhound Lines Mexico43h 50m09:30 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/20/2025 9:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Spirit Airlines2h 34m05:30 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport8:04 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:30:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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Frontier Airlines2h 41m06:00 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport8:41 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 8:41:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 41m
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United Airlines2h 47m05:00 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport7:47 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 7:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 47m
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Spirit Airlines7h 3m03:09 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport10:12 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 3:09:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 3m
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Spirit Airlines7h 28m05:33 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport1:01 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 5:33:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 1:01:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $364 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 28m
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Spirit Airlines8h 31m010:08 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport6:39 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:08:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/21/2025 6:39:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 31m
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Greyhound US27h 30m01:50 AMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/21/2025 1:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
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FlixBus29h 20m010:35 AMHoustonDowntown Houston3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/21/2025 10:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
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Greyhound US31h 40m08:15 AMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/21/2025 8:15:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
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FlixBus33h 30m07:50 PMHoustonUptown/Upper Kirby5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/21/2025 7:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
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Valley Transit39h 15m06:35 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses9:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/21/2025 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/22/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
Fastest Flights Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Spirit Airlines2h 34m05:30 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport8:04 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:30:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 8:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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Frontier Airlines2h 44m08:57 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport11:41 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 8:57:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 44m
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United Airlines2h 47m05:00 AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport7:47 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 5:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 7:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 47m
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Spirit Airlines7h 3m03:09 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport10:12 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 3:09:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 3m
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Spirit Airlines7h 15m03:09 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport10:24 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 3:09:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:24:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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Frontier Airlines12h 44m09:34 PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport10:18 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (USA) at 12/23/2025 9:34:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 10:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 44m
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Greyhound US27h 30m01:50 AMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/23/2025 1:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
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Greyhound US32h 50m02:10 PMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station11:00 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/23/2025 2:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
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FlixBus33h 30m07:50 PMHoustonUptown/Upper Kirby5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/23/2025 7:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
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FlixBus35h 35m011:25 AMHoustonUptown/Upper Kirby11:00 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/23/2025 11:25:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 35m
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Valley Transit40h 25m06:35 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses11:00 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/23/2025 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/24/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 25m
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Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Greyhound US32h 50m02:10 PMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station11:00 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/24/2025 2:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
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Greyhound US34h 25m06:55 PMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
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FlixBus38h 50m09:00 AMHoustonDowntown Houston11:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
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FlixBus40h 25m06:35 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses11:00 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/24/2025 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/25/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 25m
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Greyhound Lines Mexico43h 50m09:30 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/24/2025 9:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Greyhound US27h 30m01:50 AMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/25/2025 1:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
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FlixBus28h 45m05:05 PMHoustonDowntown Houston9:50 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/25/2025 5:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 45m
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FlixBus31h 0m08:55 AMHoustonUptown/Upper Kirby3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 12/25/2025 8:55:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/26/2025 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
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Greyhound US34h 25m06:55 PMHoustonHarrisburg Blvd Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/25/2025 6:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
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Greyhound Lines Mexico43h 50m09:30 AMHoustonSW Agencia Autobuses5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 12/25/2025 9:30:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 12/27/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Houston to Chicago
What are the most popular stations in Houston and Chicago?
In Houston, you will usually depart from Hillcroft METRO Park and Ride Bus Station, Lockwood or Main St & Airline Dr, while in Chicago you will be arriving at California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Downtown Bus Station or 95th Red Line Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chicago from Houston? With 8 connections between 7 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Houston and Chicago, you can pay as low as $60 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Spirit Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 2h 34m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Houston and Chicago are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Houston and Chicago is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from West University Place, TX or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from William P. Hobby Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Houston to Chicago?
The most popular companies between Houston and Chicago, are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound US, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines Mexico and 2 more.
Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines
All you need to know when you travel from Houston to Chicago
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Houston to Chicago. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Houston to Chicago
How can I reach Chicago from Houston?
Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chicago from Houston.
How far is Chicago from Houston?
The distance between Houston and Chicago is 942.5 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Houston and Chicago?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 41 kgs of CO2, a train 53 kgs, a car 258 kgs, and a flight 373 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Houston to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago with just $60 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.
What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Chicago?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chicago in just 2h 34m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.
More routes to Houston and to Chicago
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Houston and to Chicago. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Houston
- Aguascalientes to Houston
- Atlanta, GA to Houston
- Brownsville, TX to Houston
- Chicago to Houston
- Dallas to Houston
- Durango, DG to Houston
- El Paso, TX to Houston
- Fort Worth to Houston
- Guadalajara, JC to Houston
- Indianapolis to Houston
- Laredo, TX to Houston
- Las Vegas to Houston
- Los Angeles to Houston
- Matamoros to Houston
- McAllen, TX to Houston
- Mexico City to Houston
- Monterrey, NL to Houston
- Morelia to Houston
- New Orleans, LA to Houston
- Reynosa to Houston
- Salt Lake City, UT to Houston
- San Antonio, TX to Houston
- Santiago de Queretaro to Houston
- Tulsa to Houston
- Trips to Chicago
- Aguascalientes to Chicago
- Atlanta, GA to Chicago
- Bloomington, IN to Chicago
- Buffalo, NY to Chicago
- Dallas to Chicago
- El Paso, TX to Chicago
- Guadalajara, JC to Chicago
- Little Rock, AR to Chicago
- London, ON to Chicago
- Louisville, KY to Chicago
- Memphis to Chicago
- Mexico City to Chicago
- Monterrey, NL to Chicago
- Nashville to Chicago
- New York to Chicago
- Niagara Falls, ON to Chicago
- Nuevo Laredo to Chicago
- Pearson Toronto Airport to Chicago
- Pittsburgh to Chicago
- San Antonio, TX to Chicago
- San Diego to Chicago
- St. Louis, MO to Chicago
- Toronto, ON to Chicago
