Bus from Austin, TX, US to Chicago: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin to Chicago on November 29
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Downtown Austin
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:07 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
1582 kmDistance
40kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$132 - $647Average Duration1d 11h
40kg CO₂e
Average Price$173 - $1,317Average Duration1d 10h
143kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Chicago by bus

  1. How far is Austin from Chicago?

    It's about 1575 km (977 miles) from Austin to Chicago.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Austin to Chicago?

    Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Austin will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-24
$325
11-25
$377
Today
$405
11-27
$291
11-28
$363
11-29
$479
11-30
$418
12-01
$295
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $291

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $291 to $626 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $291 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Chicago?

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