Bus Chicago to Houston - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Houston

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Houston from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Tornado Bus Company for the next days.

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$134

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$110

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	30h 55m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:40 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/11/2026 5:45:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 55m
FlixBus	30h 15m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:00 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	$134	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/11/2026 5:45:00 AM to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 15m
Greyhound US	33h 30m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:50 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/11/2026 1:20:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Greyhound US	24h 50m	10:40 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/11/2026 10:40:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Tornado Bus Company	23h 15m	1:00 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	12:15 PM	Houston	Main St & Airline Dr	Economy	$264	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 9/11/2026 1:00:00 PM to Main St & Airline Dr, Houston (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $264 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	30h 55m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:40 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/14/2026 5:45:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 55m
FlixBus	28h 5m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/14/2026 7:25:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 5m
Greyhound US	33h 30m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:50 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/14/2026 1:20:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m
Greyhound US	24h 50m	10:40 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/14/2026 10:40:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 50m
Tornado Bus Company	23h 10m	1:30 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	12:40 PM	Houston	Lockwood	Economy	$264	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 9/14/2026 1:30:00 PM to Lockwood, Houston (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $264 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Houston is $110 on 9/14/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Houston

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Houston are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 43 daily buses from Chicago to Houston. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 40 daily coaches between Chicago and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 27 buses from Chicago to Houston, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Houston, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Houston

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company that travel 41 times every day by bus from Chicago to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Houston starting from $110!

Cheapest Bus	$110
Fastest Bus	22h 15m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	41 Ø
Distance	942.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Houston

Every day, 41 buses from 3 bus companies leave Chicago for Houston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

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Tuesday

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Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$125

Wednesday 09/09

$128

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$122

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$110

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$112

Monday 09/21

$137

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Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

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The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Houston

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Houston, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $110, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Houston. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $122.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Houston, with $110. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $136.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Houston

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Houston in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Houston, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Houston are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Houston

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Houston.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Houston

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Houston? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Houston? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Houston bus

How much does a Chicago Houston bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $110 and takes 33h 30m to reach Houston. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Houston?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $110 and $264. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Houston.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Houston each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Houston bus route is served by approximately 41 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Houston take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Houston is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 22h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $264. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Houston?

The earliest bus arriving in Houston from Chicago starts at 5:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Houston?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Houston starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Houston route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Houston, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Houston by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Houston bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Houston bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Houston bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Houston on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Houston

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Houston

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Houston. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!