How far is Austin from Chicago by coach?

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

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.

Bus Chicago to Austin from £92 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	19:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	20:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 17h	17:35	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 17h	17:15	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	09:35	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Austin on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	17:15	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	14:00	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	22:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Austin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

51bus per day

1d 4hAverage duration

977 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£63 - £316	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£94 - £631	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 143kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Austin?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

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

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

14/11

£164

15/11

£166

Today

£189

17/11

£199

18/11

£199

19/11

£199

20/11

£199

21/11

£157

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £157

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 £157 to £235 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 £157, which is on 2025-11-21.