Bus Tickets from Chicago to Austin, TX, US

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Next departures for Chicago to Austin on September 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Austin South CongressCheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso
Chicago, IL
Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Downtown Greyhound Station
Austin Eastside Bus PlazaNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico
Downtown Greyhound Station
Austin Eastside Bus PlazaNo tags
FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Downtown AustinNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Austin

Bus
Average PriceUS$65 - US$348Average Duration1d 3h
39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$121 - US$810Average Duration1d 8h
143kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours, and with fares starting at just US$65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

55bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
US$65Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$128
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 3h
Number of daily buses55
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance1575 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Chicago to Austin Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Austin, TX, US

  1. What is the travel distance from Chicago to Austin?

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

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Austin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-25
US$255
09-26
US$210
Today
US$126
09-28
US$158
09-29
US$121
09-30
US$118
10-01
US$255
10-02
US$255
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of US$118

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

You can expect to pay from US$118 to US$265 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$118 which is on 2025-09-30.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Austin.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Austin, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Austin will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Austin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

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