What is the distance between Fort Worth and Chicago?

Fort Worth and Chicago are 822 miles (1325 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Chicago from Fort Worth, chances are that your bus will depart from Fort Worth Central Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cloud Gate, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Brookfield Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo and The Field Museum.

Bus Fort Worth to Chicago from $73 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 2h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	12:25pm	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:50pm	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 4h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	5:50pm	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 14h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on October 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 14h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	23h 10m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Tornado Bus + Conexiones	6:00am	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	1d 4h	10:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	12:25pm	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 13h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	23h 10m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on October 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 12h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 13h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	23h 10m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on October 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 13h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	23h 10m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 12h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on October 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 12h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 13h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	23h 10m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on October 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 13h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	23h 10m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 12h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 2h	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:50pm	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 4h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Tornado Bus + Conexiones	6:00am	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	1d 4h	10:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Fort Worth to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$74 - $391	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$115 - $644	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 121kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Fort Worth to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

$74Cheapest ticket

33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Fort Worth to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$137

Average bus trip duration1d 3h

Number of daily buses15

Earliest bus departure2:15am

Distance823 miles (1326 km)

Latest bus departure5:50pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,286 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Fort Worth Chicago recent customer reviews

Need to do better with time I missed my car reservation

Bernard T.

May 2, 2022

Worse bus ride ever

Steven A.

June 9, 2017

Tornado Bus

3/5145 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.4

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,3 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $169 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/510,734 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,494 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5494 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $204

Amtrak Fort Worth Chicago recent customer reviews

It was comfortable, and the attendance are compassionate and considerate. The food café was very assessable.

Carolyn S.

July 26, 2024

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Fort Worth to Chicago Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Fort Worth and Chicago?

Stops in Fort Worth

A - Fort Worth Central Station

B - Fort Worth Tornado - El Expreso Bus Stop

C - Fort Worth Bus Station

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 for your trip Fort Worth - Chicago

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/28

$149

09/29

$158

Today

$142

10/01

$114

10/02

$106

10/03

$77

10/04

$82

10/05

$96

The cheapest trip from Fort Worth to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 3, 2025 with a price of $77

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

You can expect to pay from $77 to $260 for a bus ticket from Fort Worth to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-10-03.

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.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Fort Worth to Chicago?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$137	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$150	Daily Departures2

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