Bus from Chicago to El Paso, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to El Paso on January 18
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Greyhound StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Greyhound StationFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Greyhound StationNo tags
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite
Bus
Chicago, IL
Tornado Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to El Paso

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach El Paso. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day
1d 16hAverage Duration
2007 kmDistance
50kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$152 - $773Average Duration1d 16h
50kg CO₂e
Average Price$205 - $1,782Average Duration2d 4h
183kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to El Paso, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to El Paso?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to El Paso start from $152. The average price for this route is around $328. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Chicago to El Paso?

    The average bus travel time from Chicago to El Paso is 1d 16h, covering a distance of 2007 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Chicago to El Paso route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to El Paso?

    The earliest bus departs from Chicago to El Paso at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to El Paso?

    A bus trip from Chicago to El Paso generates an estimated 50 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Chicago to El Paso?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87500 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to El Paso?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to El Paso?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to El Paso?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
01-15
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01-16
$360
Today
$349
01-18
$244
01-19
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01-20
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01-21
$287
01-22
$244
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to El Paso, US was searched and found on Jan 18, 2026 with a price of $244

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

You can expect to pay from $244 to $480 for a bus ticket from Chicago to El Paso, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $244 which is on 2026-01-18.

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