Bus El Paso, TX to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago

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

today

$154

tomorrow

Friday

$120

Saturday

Sunday

$111

Monday

$113

Tuesday

$130

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	38h 50m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/22/2026 4:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Greyhound US	33h 40m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$165	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/22/2026 5:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $165 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 40m
Greyhound US	37h 20m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/22/2026 5:40:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	34h 25m	5:55 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/24/2026 5:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
	Greyhound US	42h 15m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/24/2026 4:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	34h 25m	5:55 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
Greyhound US	34h 50m	5:55 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:55:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 50m
Greyhound US	42h 15m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 4:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	39h 21m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	11:21 AM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	Economy	$265	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 21m
Tornado Bus Company	38h 52m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	10:52 AM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	Economy	$265	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:52:30 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 52m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	34h 25m	5:55 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
Greyhound US	42h 15m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 15m
Greyhound US	34h 50m	5:55 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:55:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 50m
Tornado Bus Company	39h 21m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	11:21 AM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	Economy	$265	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 21m
Tornado Bus Company	38h 52m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	10:52 AM	Chicago	California & 35th Street Bus Stop	Economy	$265	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM to California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:52:30 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 52m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	42h 15m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 4:20:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 15m
Greyhound US	34h 50m	5:30 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 50m
Greyhound US	38h 50m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 4:20:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 50m
Greyhound US	33h 50m	5:30 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 50m
Greyhound US	37h 30m	5:30 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$188	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:30:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between El Paso, TX and Chicago

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from El Paso, TX to Chicago. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between El Paso, TX and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 17 buses from El Paso, TX to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between El Paso, TX and Chicago, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/9/2026 costs just $105, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company that travel 6 times every day by bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from El Paso, TX to Chicago starting from $105!

Cheapest Bus	$105
Fastest Bus	34h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:20 AM
Latest Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	1,248.3 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from El Paso, TX to Chicago

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave El Paso, TX for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

$154

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$120

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$113

Tuesday 07/28

$126

Wednesday 07/29

$127

Thursday 07/30

$167

Friday 07/31

$159

Saturday 08/01

$108

Sunday 08/02

$159

Monday 08/03

$149

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$167

Friday 08/07

$164

Saturday 08/08

$156

Sunday 08/09

$105

Monday 08/10

$122

Tuesday 08/11

$161

Wednesday 08/12

$152

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from El Paso, TX to Chicago

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

With a price starting from $104, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $127.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from El Paso, TX to Chicago, with $104. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $262.

How to save money travelling from El Paso, TX to Chicago

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 El Paso, TX to Chicago 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 El Paso, TX to Chicago, 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 El Paso, TX to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in El Paso, TX and Chicago

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

Bus Station

W San Antonio St

Santa Fe St. Station

S Santa Fe St 1007

Tornado Bus Station

W Paisano Dr 400

East (Alameda Ave)

Alameda Ave 8015

Butterfield Trail Blvd

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago

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

FAQs about the El Paso, TX to Chicago bus

How much does a El Paso, TX Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $105 and takes 35h 25m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $105 and $265. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

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

Every day, the El Paso, TX to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 34h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $165. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from El Paso, TX starts at 4:20 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 El Paso, TX to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from El Paso, TX for Chicago starts at 5:30 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 El Paso, TX Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from El Paso, TX to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US 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 El Paso, TX and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between El Paso, TX and Chicago 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 and Tornado Bus Company.

What can I take with me on the El Paso, TX to Chicago 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 El Paso, TX Chicago 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 El Paso, TX Chicago 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 El Paso, TX to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to El Paso, TX and to Chicago

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