Bus Chicago to McAllen, TX - Compare all Companies

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

today

tomorrow

$135

Tuesday

$121

Wednesday

Thursday

$142

Friday

$121

Saturday

$128

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	37h 20m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m
FlixBus	36h 40m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 40m
FlixBus	34h 15m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$142	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
Greyhound US	43h 40m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	5:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$173	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	38h 15m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
FlixBus	44h 5m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 5m
Greyhound US	40h 35m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 35m
Greyhound US	37h 20m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$147	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m
Tornado Bus Company	27h 21m	1:00 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	4:21 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$275	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $275 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 21m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	41h 20m	9:55 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:15 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 20m
Greyhound US	41h 0m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	3:15 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$142	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
FlixBus	36h 40m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$143	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 40m
FlixBus	34h 15m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$146	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
Greyhound US	48h 25m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	11:35 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to McAllen, TX via Champaign, IL, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  43h 20m
  
  0
  
  12:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Champaign, IL
  Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:40:00 AM to Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  31h 40m
  
  0
  
  12:20 PM
  
  Champaign, IL
  Bus Stop
  
  8:00 PM
  
  McAllen, TX
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $107
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Stop, Champaign, IL (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
Travel time is 9h 5m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	38h 15m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
FlixBus	40h 25m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 25m
Greyhound US	40h 35m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 1:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 35m
FlixBus	36h 40m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 40m
Greyhound US	37h 20m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	40h 25m	7:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:25:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 25m
Greyhound US	40h 35m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:55 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 1:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 35m
FlixBus	38h 15m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 5:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 15m
Greyhound US	37h 10m	10:40 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:50 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 10:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	27h 21m	1:00 PM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	4:21 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	Economy	$275	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 4:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $275 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 21m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX is $93 on 8/2/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and McAllen, TX

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Chicago to McAllen, TX. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Chicago and McAllen, TX.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 22 buses from Chicago to McAllen, TX, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and McAllen, TX, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company that travel 12 times every day by bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to McAllen, TX starting from $93!

Cheapest Bus	$93
Fastest Bus	26h 21m
Earliest Bus	9:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	1,239.2 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to McAllen, TX

Every day, 12 buses from 3 bus companies leave Chicago for McAllen, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$135

Tuesday 07/28

$121

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$125

Friday 07/31

$121

Saturday 08/01

$128

Sunday 08/02

$93

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$146

Friday 08/07

$144

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$114

Tuesday 08/11

$122

Wednesday 08/12

$147

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$109

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to McAllen, TX

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

With a price starting from $114, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $128.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to McAllen, TX, with $93. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $130.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to McAllen, TX

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 McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX, 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 McAllen, TX are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and McAllen, TX

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

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

Central Bus Station

U.S. 83 Business 1501

Frontera México-USA

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX

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

FAQs about the Chicago to McAllen, TX bus

How much does a Chicago McAllen, TX bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $93 and takes 38h 15m to reach McAllen, TX. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to McAllen, TX?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $93 and $275. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to McAllen, TX.

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

Every day, the Chicago to McAllen, TX bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to McAllen, TX take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 26h 21m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $275. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX?

The earliest bus arriving in McAllen, TX from Chicago starts at 9:45 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 McAllen, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX, 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 McAllen, TX?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX 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 McAllen, TX on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to McAllen, TX

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to McAllen, TX

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