Bus and Coach from Houston to Chicago: Compare all prices

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 FlixBus, Greyhound US or Tornado Bus Company for the next days.

today

£74

tomorrow

£76

Monday

£57

Tuesday

£79

Wednesday

Thursday

£70

Friday

£70

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	37h 5m	22:00	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	11:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£74	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 02/05/2026 22:00:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/05/2026 11:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 5m
Greyhound US	33h 25m	14:10	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 02/05/2026 14:10:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 03/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 25m
FlixBus	34h 35m	13:15	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 02/05/2026 13:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 03/05/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
FlixBus	34h 5m	13:45	Houston	Downtown Houston	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 02/05/2026 13:45:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 03/05/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 5m
Valley Transit	41h 0m	06:35	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 02/05/2026 06:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 03/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 30m	01:50	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 03/05/2026 01:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Valley Transit	41h 0m	06:35	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 03/05/2026 06:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
FlixBus	33h 40m	08:55	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	18:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 03/05/2026 08:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 40m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	48h 20m	09:30	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	09:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£139	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 03/05/2026 09:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/05/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £139 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 20m
Tornado Bus Company	21h 51m	13:30	Houston	Lockwood	11:21	Chicago	California & 35th Street Coach Stop	Basic	£187	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 03/05/2026 13:30:00 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 04/05/2026 11:21:00. 50 Basic ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 51m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 30m	01:50	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 04/05/2026 01:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
FlixBus	29h 20m	10:35	Houston	Downtown Houston	15:55	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 04/05/2026 10:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/05/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
FlixBus	30h 30m	17:05	Houston	Downtown Houston	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 04/05/2026 17:05:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 30m
Greyhound US	31h 40m	08:15	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	15:55	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 04/05/2026 08:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/05/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
Valley Transit	41h 0m	06:35	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 04/05/2026 06:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 05/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 30m	01:50	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 05/05/2026 01:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Greyhound US	34h 20m	08:15	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	18:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 05/05/2026 08:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/05/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 20m
Greyhound US	34h 25m	18:55	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 05/05/2026 18:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 25m
FlixBus	36h 10m	11:25	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 05/05/2026 11:25:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 06/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 10m
FlixBus	33h 30m	19:50	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 05/05/2026 19:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 07/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	31h 0m	08:55	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	15:55	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 07/05/2026 08:55:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 15:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 0m
Greyhound US	27h 30m	01:50	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 07/05/2026 01:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	43h 50m	09:30	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 07/05/2026 09:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
Valley Transit	41h 0m	06:35	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 07/05/2026 06:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
Tornado Bus Company	21h 25m	13:30	Houston	Lockwood	10:55	Chicago	California & 35th Street Coach Stop	Basic	£187	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 07/05/2026 13:30:00 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 08/05/2026 10:55:00. 50 Basic ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	34h 35m	13:15	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) at 08/05/2026 13:15:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 35m
Greyhound US	27h 30m	01:50	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 08/05/2026 01:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	43h 50m	09:30	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	05:20	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 08/05/2026 09:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/05/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 50m
Valley Transit	41h 0m	06:35	Houston	SW Agencia Autobuses	23:35	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from SW Agencia Autobuses, Houston (USA) at 08/05/2026 06:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 0m
Tornado Bus Company	21h 51m	13:30	Houston	Lockwood	11:21	Chicago	California & 35th Street Coach Stop	Basic	£187	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Lockwood, Houston (USA) at 08/05/2026 13:30:00 to California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Chicago (USA) arriving at 09/05/2026 11:21:00. 50 Basic ticket for £187 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 51m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Houston to Chicago is £57 on 04/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 65 daily coaches from Houston to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Houston and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 95 coaches from Houston to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Houston and Chicago, with 30 offers.

Facts about coaches from Houston to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company that travel 52 times every day by bus from Houston to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Chicago starting from £57!

Cheapest Bus	£57
Fastest Bus	20h 52m
Earliest Coach	01:50
Latest Coach	22:50
Daily Bus Connections	52 Ø
Distance	1,516.4 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus, Greyhound US, Tornado Bus Company, Valley Transit and Greyhound Lines Mexico

Cheapest coach connections from Houston to Chicago

Every day, 52 buses from 5 coach companies leave Houston for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 27/04

Tuesday 28/04

Wednesday 29/04

Thursday 30/04

Friday 01/05

Saturday 02/05

£74

Sunday 03/05

£76

Monday 04/05

£85

Tuesday 05/05

£79

Wednesday 06/05

Thursday 07/05

£70

Friday 08/05

£82

Saturday 09/05

£76

Sunday 10/05

£69

Monday 11/05

£74

Tuesday 12/05

£79

Wednesday 13/05

£62

Thursday 14/05

£85

Friday 15/05

Saturday 16/05

£76

Sunday 17/05

£69

Monday 18/05

£66

Tuesday 19/05

£74

Wednesday 20/05

£90

Thursday 21/05

£94

Friday 22/05

£106

Saturday 23/05

£91

Sunday 24/05

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 £57, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Houston to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £74.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Chicago, with £57. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £58.

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 coaches from Houston to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Houston and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the 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 Coach 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

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 Houston to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from Houston to Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Houston to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Houston - Chicago bus trip is available from £57 and takes 27h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Houston to Chicago is offered by 5 companies with ticket prices ranging from £57 to £192. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Houston to Chicago is offered by roughly 52 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chicago from Houston take?

The quickest coach from Houston to Chicago is provided by Tornado Bus Company and takes 20h 52m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £187. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Houston to Chicago?

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Houston at 01:50. 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 Houston to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Houston at 22:50. 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 Houston - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Houston to Chicago 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 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: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company.

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Houston Chicago 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 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 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 Houston to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

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 52 daily trips between Houston and Chicago. 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 Houston to Chicago?

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

Basic

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

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!