Find coaches from Chicago to Austin, TX, US

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Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 21 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Downtown AustinCheapest
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 travel from Chicago to Austin

Bus
Average priceUS$73 - US$311Average duration1d 4h
39kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$121 - US$365Average 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, 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

65bus per day
1d 4hAverage duration
US$73Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Austin, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$121
Average bus trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses65
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance969 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

Chicago to Austin Bus

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

  1. How far is Austin from Chicago by coach?

    The distance between Chicago and Austin by coach is approximately 977 miles (1575 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Austin from Chicago without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
18/09
US$255
19/09
US$196
Today
US$213
21/09
US$173
22/09
US$104
23/09
US$102
24/09
US$255
25/09
US$255
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 23 Sept 2025 with a price of US$102

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$102 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$102, which is on 2025-09-23.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Austin will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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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