Next available departures

Next departures for Houston to Chicago on August 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	5:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	1d	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	2:10pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 6h	4:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 14h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	2:10pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 9h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Chicago on August 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 7h	5:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	2:00pm	Houston Airline	20h 52m	10:52am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	1d	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	1:50am	Houston Bus Station	1d 2h	4:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	10:00am	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 6h	4:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 13h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Conexiones	2:00pm	Houston Airline	21h 21m	11:21am	Chicago, IL	No tags
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	1d	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Chicago on August 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	5:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	2:00pm	Houston Airline	20h 52m	10:52am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	1d	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	1:50am	Houston Bus Station	1d 2h	4:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 13h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Conexiones	2:00pm	Houston Airline	21h 21m	11:21am	Chicago, IL	No tags
	8:15am	Houston Bus Station	1d 7h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Chicago on August 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:35pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 9h	5:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	2:00pm	Houston Airline	20h 52m	10:52am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	1d	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	1:50am	Houston Bus Station	1d 2h	4:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 13h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Conexiones	2:00pm	Houston Airline	21h 21m	11:21am	Chicago, IL	No tags
	1:05pm	Amtrak Station	1d	1:49pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Houston to Chicago on August 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:35pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 9h	5:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	2:00pm	Houston Airline	20h 52m	10:52am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	1:50am	Houston Bus Station	1d 2h	4:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55pm	Houston Bus Station	1d 10h	5:35am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:35am	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	1d 13h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Conexiones	2:00pm	Houston Airline	21h 21m	11:21am	Chicago, IL	No tags
	8:15am	Houston Bus Station	1d 7h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:15pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	1d 6h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Get from Houston to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just DKK 696, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

49bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

932 milesDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Houston and Chicago

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, 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 companies

Greyhound

3.5/588,076 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi2.5

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Houston Chicago recent customer reviews

Horrible bus dirty, unorganized, smelled like urine,leave people at stops,everyone was extremely cold

Nyree W.

July 18, 2025

As a new person to chicago, the staff didn't inform us very well that we have reached Chicago bus station and I was taking to Bloomington without knowing that we have passed Chicago. The driver refused to let me stand up to talk to him. Wasting over 8 hours again to return to my destination. Missing all I went to do

Adenike T.

October 18, 2022

They have some professional bus drivers out there but some of they are very unprofessional .. And is always a layover

Josue M.

December 12, 2019

Tornado Bus

3.2/5214 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.8

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,2 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as DKK 1,757 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/515,252 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4.1/56,445 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Houston, 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 Houston to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Chicago start from DKK 696. The average price for this route is around DKK 1,083. 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 Houston to Chicago?
The average bus trip duration from Houston to Chicago is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 932 miles (1503 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 52m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 49 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Chicago at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 10:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Chicago?
A bus trip from Houston to Chicago generates an estimated 37.562450000000005 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 6437 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Houston to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Houston to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

08/18

DKK 859

08/19

DKK 944

Today

DKK 1,350

08/21

DKK 1,101

08/22

DKK 1,160

08/23

DKK 885

08/24

DKK 859

08/25

DKK 852

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 25, 2026 with a price of DKK 852

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

You can expect to pay from DKK 852 to DKK 5,361 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at DKK 852 which is on 2026-08-25.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.