Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin to Chicago on September 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:30pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	5:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 1h	4:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:25am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	1:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:05am	Downtown Austin	1d 9h	8:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	11:30pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 4h	4:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	3:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 5h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:25am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	1d 7h	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just TRY 5,314, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

1572 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceTRY 5,314 - TRY 18,055	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceTRY 6,176 - TRY 36,696	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 143kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Austin and Chicago

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/515,843 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/588,163 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 88163 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at TRY 5,389

Greyhound Austin Chicago recent customer reviews

Had to make a u turn so passenger arguing with driver waited there till finish late bus broke down waiting go back to station waiting some more passenger swearing n yelling at me wouldn't leave me alone bus cold it was terrible broke down on the edge of bridge very scary tired of it

Elisia G.

January 1, 2018

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Tufesa, Chihuahuenses, Adirondack Trailways, Valley Transit

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Austin to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Austin to Chicago start from TRY 5,314. The average price for this route is around TRY 7,166. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Austin to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Austin to Chicago is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1572 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Austin to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Austin to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Austin to Chicago at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to Chicago?
A bus trip from Austin to Chicago generates an estimated 39.291525 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Austin to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 15728 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Austin to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Austin to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09-20

TRY 10,563

09-21

TRY 9,161

Today

TRY 5,956

09-23

TRY 5,806

09-24

TRY 10,287

09-25

TRY 7,809

09-26

TRY 7,609

09-27

TRY 7,459

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 23, 2026 with a price of TRY 5,806

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from TRY 5,806 to TRY 10,563 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at TRY 5,806 which is on 2026-09-23.