How much does a bus ticket from Houston to Chicago cost?

The bus ticket price from Houston to Chicago starts at R 1 439. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Houston to Chicago?

The average travel time between Houston and Chicago is around 1d 9h, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1514 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and Chicago?

The number of buses from Houston to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 63 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Houston to Chicago?

When taking the bus from Houston to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Tornado Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Chicago?

Buses travelling between Houston and Chicago leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Polk St & Canal St.

Bus Houston to Chicago from R 1 620 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to Chicago on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	09:30	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 19h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	14:00	Houston Airline	20h 40m	10:40	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	02:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 2h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	19:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:05	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 5h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 17h	08:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 13h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Chicago on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 9h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	14:00	Houston Airline	20h 40m	10:40	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	02:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 2h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:35	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 5h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:05	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 5h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 13h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 15h	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Chicago on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:05	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 4h	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	14:00	Houston Airline	20h 40m	10:40	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	02:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 2h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	19:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:05	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 5h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 13h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 15h	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Chicago on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	19:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	14:00	Houston Airline	20h 40m	10:40	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	02:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 2h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	19:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	05:45	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:05	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 5h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 13h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 15h	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Houston to Chicago on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:05	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 4h	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	14:00	Houston Airline	20h 40m	10:40	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	13:05	Amtrak Station	1d	13:44	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	02:00	Houston Bus Station	1d 2h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:15	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 6h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:05	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 5h	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:35	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 13h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:40	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	1d 19h	09:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:50 PM CST.

Get from Houston to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours, and with fares starting at just R 1 439, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

63bus per day

1d 9hAverage duration

1515 kmDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 11 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 737

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Houston Chicago recent customer reviews

Horrible bus dirty, unorganized, smelled like urine,leave people at stops,everyone was extremely cold

Nyree W.

18 July 2025

As a new person to chicago, the staff didn't inform us very well that we have reached Chicago bus station and I was taking to Bloomington without knowing that we have passed Chicago. The driver refused to let me stand up to talk to him. Wasting over 8 hours again to return to my destination. Missing all I went to do

Adenike T.

18 October 2022

They have some professional bus drivers out there but some of they are very unprofessional .. And is always a layover

Josue M.

12 December 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 291 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.7

Amtrak

4/55 582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

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

Where are the popular stops in Houston and Chicago?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

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

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

How much does a bus ticket from Houston to Chicago cost?
The bus ticket price from Houston to Chicago starts at R 1 439. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Houston to Chicago?
The average travel time between Houston and Chicago is around 1d 9h, although the fastest bus will take about 20h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1514 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and Chicago?
The number of buses from Houston to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 63 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Houston to Chicago?
When taking the bus from Houston to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus, Tornado Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to Chicago?
Buses travelling between Houston and Chicago leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station, Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Polk St & Canal St.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

R 3 154

11/11

R 2 085

Today

R 3 066

13/11

R 3 399

14/11

R 2 943

15/11

R 2 295

16/11

R 2 277

17/11

R 2 295

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Chicago was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 085

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 085 to R 12 684 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 277, which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Amtrak 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.