Bus Houston to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Houston to Chicago

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

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$117

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$125

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	33h 25m	2:10 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 9/11/2026 2:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 25m
Greyhound US	31h 10m	10:00 PM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	5:10 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 9/11/2026 10:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 10m
FlixBus	29h 50m	5:45 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 9/11/2026 5:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 50m
FlixBus	33h 35m	7:35 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	5:10 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 9/11/2026 7:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 35m
Valley Transit	41h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$135	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 9/11/2026 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	29h 50m	5:45 PM	Houston	Downtown Houston	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 9/14/2026 5:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 50m
Greyhound US	34h 10m	8:15 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 9/14/2026 8:15:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
Greyhound US	32h 15m	5:00 AM	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	1:15 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 9/14/2026 5:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 15m
Valley Transit	41h 0m	6:35 AM	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$133	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 9/14/2026 6:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
FlixBus	32h 25m	10:00 AM	Houston	Downtown Houston	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 9/14/2026 10:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 25m

Frequency of bus connections between Houston and Chicago

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 47 daily buses from Houston to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 45 daily coaches between Houston and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 26 buses from Houston to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Houston and Chicago, with 20 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/15/2026 costs just $99, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Houston to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Valley Transit that travel 46 times every day by bus from Houston to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Chicago starting from $99!

Cheapest Bus	$99
Fastest Bus	20h 52m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	46 Ø
Distance	942.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US, FlixBus, Valley Transit and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Houston to Chicago

Every day, 46 buses from 4 bus companies leave Houston for Chicago: 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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Monday

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Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$113

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$117

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$125

Tuesday 09/15

$99

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$110

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$108

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

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Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

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Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Houston to Chicago

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

With a price starting from $108, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Houston to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $117.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Chicago, with $99. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $128.

How to save money travelling from Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Houston to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Houston to Chicago from our users.

Tornado Bus Company from Houston to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the Tornado Bus Company bus route Houston to Chicago:

Cheapest Price	$264
Fastest Bus	20h 52m
Earliest Bus	1:30 PM
Last Bus	2:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	8/3/2026

All bus stations and stops in Houston and Chicago

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

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

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 Houston to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Houston to Chicago bus

How much does a Houston Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $99 and takes 31h 10m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $99 and $264. 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 Houston to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Houston to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 46 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Houston to Chicago is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 20h 52m. 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 Houston to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Houston starts at 1:50 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 Houston to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Houston for Chicago starts at 10:50 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 Houston Chicago route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Houston 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, FlixBus and Valley Transit.

What can I take with me on the Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Houston and to Chicago

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