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Which bus from Chicago to Houston is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Chicago to Houston. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Tornado Bus Company. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£129
tomorrow
£130
Thursday
£104
Friday
£88
Saturday
£165
Sunday
£114
Monday
£78

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 37h 55m 23:50 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 13:45 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby  Economy £129
FlixBus 29h 40m 17:10 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 22:50 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £130
Tornado Bus Company 22h 45m 13:30 Chicago California & 35th Street Coach Stop 12:15 Houston Main St & Airline Dr  Basic £146
Tornado Bus Company 22h 15m 14:00 Chicago California & 35th Street Coach Stop 12:15 Houston Main St & Airline Dr  Basic £146
Greyhound US 39h 5m 23:10 Chicago Canal & Van Buren 14:15 Houston Downtown Houston  Economy £150
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Houston via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      26h 20m
      0
      09:45
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      15:40
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £30
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • Busbud
      20h 5m
      0
      16:00
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      12:05
      Houston
      Downtown Houston
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £83
    Travel time is 4h 5m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 33h 50m 19:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 05:15 Houston Downtown Houston  Economy £130
FlixBus 28h 5m 19:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 23:30 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £130
Tornado Bus Company 22h 45m 13:30 Chicago California & 35th Street Coach Stop 12:15 Houston Main St & Airline Dr  Basic £146
Tornado Bus Company 22h 15m 14:00 Chicago California & 35th Street Coach Stop 12:15 Houston Main St & Airline Dr  Basic £146
Greyhound US 30h 45m 22:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 05:15 Houston Downtown Houston  Economy £150
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Houston via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      30h 35m
      0
      09:45
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      15:40
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £30
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • Busbud
      23h 50m
      0
      16:30
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      16:20
      Houston
      Downtown Houston
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £83
    Travel time is 8h 20m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 31h 5m 10:00 Chicago Union Station 17:05 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £104
FlixBus 26h 55m 09:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 12:40 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £105
FlixBus 26h 20m 09:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 12:05 Houston Downtown Houston  Economy £105
FlixBus 42h 0m 09:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 03:45 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses  Economy £105
Greyhound US 25h 0m 22:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 23:30 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £105

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 30h 15m 05:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:00 Houston Downtown Houston  Economy £88
FlixBus 33h 50m 19:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 05:15 Houston Downtown Houston  Economy £88
Greyhound US 25h 0m 22:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 23:30 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £96
Greyhound US 32h 0m 23:10 Chicago Canal & Van Buren 07:10 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £96
Tornado Bus Company 23h 10m 13:30 Chicago California & 35th Street Coach Stop 12:40 Houston Lockwood  Basic £186

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 28h 0m 09:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 13:45 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby  Economy £165
FlixBus 26h 55m 09:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 12:40 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £166
FlixBus 30h 20m 16:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 22:50 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £166
Greyhound US 39h 25m 23:10 Chicago Union Station 14:35 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby  Economy £166
Greyhound US 32h 0m 23:10 Chicago Union Station 07:10 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £167
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Houston via St. Louis, MO, you can save more than £55? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      35h 50m
      0
      00:15
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      06:25
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £27
      • Waiting Time 9h 35m
    • Busbud
      20h 5m
      0
      16:00
      St. Louis, MO
      Gateway Station
      12:05
      Houston
      Downtown Houston
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £83
    Travel time is 8h 55m longer, but you will save £55

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 26h 55m 09:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 12:40 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £114
FlixBus 28h 50m 09:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 14:35 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby  Economy £114
Greyhound US 41h 40m 23:10 Chicago Union Station 16:50 Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby  Economy £114
FlixBus 42h 0m 09:45 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 03:45 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses  Economy £115
Greyhound US 25h 0m 22:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 23:30 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £115

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 29h 40m 17:10 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 22:50 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £78
FlixBus 36h 50m 23:50 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 12:40 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £78
Greyhound US 32h 0m 23:10 Chicago Union Station 07:10 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £91
Greyhound US 25h 0m 22:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 23:30 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy £92
Tornado Bus Company 23h 10m 13:30 Chicago California & 35th Street Coach Stop 12:40 Houston Lockwood  Basic £191

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chicago to Houston is £72 on 23/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Chicago and Houston?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Chicago to Houston. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 52 daily coaches from Chicago to Houston. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Chicago and Houston.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 81 coaches from Chicago to Houston, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Houston, with 16 offers.

All facts for Chicago to Houston bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company that travel daily 26 times by bus from Chicago to Houston in one click. Book your Chicago to Houston bus ticket starting from £72!

Cheapest Bus £72
Fastest Bus 22h 15m
Earliest Coach 10:00
Latest Coach 23:50
Daily Bus Connections 26 Ø
Distance 1,516.4 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Houston?

Every day, 26 buses from 3 coach companies leave Chicago for Houston. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 03/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/02
Tuesday 03/02
£129
Wednesday 04/02
£130
Thursday 05/02
£104
Friday 06/02
£88
Saturday 07/02
£165
Sunday 08/02
£114
Monday 09/02
£78
Tuesday 10/02
£150
Wednesday 11/02
£150
Thursday 12/02
£87
Friday 13/02
Saturday 14/02
Sunday 15/02
Monday 16/02
£74
Tuesday 17/02
Wednesday 18/02
Thursday 19/02
£78
Friday 20/02
Saturday 21/02
£81
Sunday 22/02
Monday 23/02
£72
Tuesday 24/02
Wednesday 25/02
Thursday 26/02
Friday 27/02
Saturday 28/02
Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Houston

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Houston, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £72, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Chicago to Houston. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £130.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Houston, with £72. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £92.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Houston

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Chicago to Houston in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Chicago to Houston, 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 coaches from Chicago to Houston are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Houston

Here is a map with all coach stations in Chicago and Houston. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chicago to Houston? Compare all modes of transports from Chicago to Houston.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Chicago to Houston

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Chicago to Houston. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Chicago to Houston bus

How much does a Chicago Houston coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Chicago Houston bus trip is available from £72 and takes 36h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £72 to £191. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Houston.

How many connections are available for the Chicago Houston route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Chicago to Houston is offered by roughly 26 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Houston from Chicago take?

The quickest coach from Chicago to Houston is provided by Tornado Bus Company and takes 22h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £146. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Houston?

The earliest bus to Houston departs from Chicago at 10:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Chicago to Houston?

The latest bus to Houston departs from Chicago at 23:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Chicago Houston route?

Passengers looking to travel from Chicago to Houston can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Houston 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 Tornado Bus Company.

What can I take with me on the bus to Houston from Chicago?

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 bus for the Chicago Houston bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Houston 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 travelling 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 Chicago to Houston on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Chicago to Houston?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 26 daily trips between Chicago and Houston. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Houston?

Prices and availability for 26 trips between Chicago and Houston change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

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