Bus Waco, TX to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Waco, TX to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Waco, TX to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Greyhound Lines Mexico for the next days.

today

$120

tomorrow

Sunday

$119

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$111

Thursday

$101

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound Lines Mexico	29h 40m	10:40 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/24/2026 10:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m
FlixBus	37h 45m	2:35 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/24/2026 2:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 45m
FlixBus	26h 10m	1:55 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/24/2026 1:55:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m
Greyhound US	27h 40m	4:30 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/24/2026 4:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	33h 20m	10:40 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$159	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/24/2026 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $159 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	28h 40m	10:35 AM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 40m
Greyhound US	27h 40m	4:30 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 4:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 40m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	29h 40m	10:40 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	4:20 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:40:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 40m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	33h 20m	10:40 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:40:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 20m
FlixBus	26h 10m	1:55 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	4:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:55:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	31h 5m	4:30 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/29/2026 4:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 5m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	30h 40m	10:40 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 40m
FlixBus	41h 10m	12:10 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$112	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/29/2026 12:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 10m
Greyhound US	33h 5m	10:35 AM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$113	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/29/2026 10:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $113 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	30h 40m	10:40 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	5:20 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 40m
Greyhound US	31h 50m	10:35 AM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 50m
Greyhound US	31h 5m	4:30 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 4:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 5m
FlixBus	28h 30m	1:55 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m
FlixBus	42h 5m	1:55 PM	Waco, TX	Greyhound Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$131	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Waco, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:55:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Waco, TX and Chicago

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Waco, TX to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Waco, TX and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 18 buses from Waco, TX to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Waco, TX and Chicago, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/19/2026 costs just $96, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Waco, TX to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico that travel 9 times every day by bus from Waco, TX to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Waco, TX to Chicago starting from $96!

Cheapest Bus	$96
Fastest Bus	26h 10m
Earliest Bus	1:55 PM
Latest Bus	10:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	885.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico

Cheapest bus connections from Waco, TX to Chicago

Every day, 9 buses from 3 bus companies leave Waco, TX for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$120

Saturday 07/25

$109

Sunday 07/26

$119

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$104

Wednesday 07/29

$111

Thursday 07/30

$101

Friday 07/31

$114

Saturday 08/01

$109

Sunday 08/02

$104

Monday 08/03

$114

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$126

Thursday 08/06

$120

Friday 08/07

$117

Saturday 08/08

$127

Sunday 08/09

$118

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$118

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Waco, TX to Chicago

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

With a price starting from $101, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Waco, TX to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $114.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Waco, TX to Chicago, with $101. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $103.

How to save money travelling from Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, 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 Waco, TX to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Waco, TX and Chicago

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

Greyhound Bus Station

S 8th St 301

15th St & Waco Dr

Tornado Bus Company

Speight Ave 1900

Baylor University

Flying J Travel Center

S New Rd 2409

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 Waco, TX to Chicago

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

FAQs about the Waco, TX to Chicago bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $96 and takes 30h 40m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $96 and $179. 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 Waco, TX to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Waco, TX to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Waco, TX to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 26h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $124. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Waco, TX starts at 1:55 PM. 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 Waco, TX to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Waco, TX for Chicago starts at 10:40 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 Waco, TX Chicago route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Waco, TX and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Waco, 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: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Waco, TX and to Chicago

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