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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
£103
tomorrow
£110
Monday
£90
Tuesday
£82
Wednesday
£85
Thursday
£99
Friday
£87

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 27h 30m 01:50 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 04:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £103
Greyhound US 35h 25m 18:55 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £103
FlixBus 34h 45m 19:35 Houston Downtown Houston 05:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £103
FlixBus 30h 50m 17:45 Houston Downtown Houston 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £104
Valley Transit 42h 0m 06:35 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 23:35 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £104

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 34h 10m 08:15 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 18:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £110
FlixBus 29h 45m 17:45 Houston Downtown Houston 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £110
Greyhound US 34h 15m 18:55 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 05:10 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £111
FlixBus 33h 45m 13:45 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £112
Tornado Bus Company 21h 51m 13:30 Houston Lockwood 11:21 Chicago California & 35th Street Coach Stop  Economy £195
  • Did you know that if you travel from Houston to Chicago via Kankakee, IL, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      27h 45m
      0
      01:50
      Houston
      Harrisburg Blvd Station
      04:10
      Kankakee, IL
      Economy Inn
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £83
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 20m
      0
      04:15
      Kankakee, IL
      Economy Inn
      05:35
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 5h 54m longer, but you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 29h 45m 17:45 Houston Downtown Houston 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £90
Greyhound US 45h 55m 13:05 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 11:00 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £91
FlixBus 41h 0m 18:00 Houston Downtown Houston 11:00 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £92
Greyhound US 27h 20m 01:50 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 05:10 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £95
Valley Transit 49h 25m 06:35 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 08:00 Chicago Union Station  Economy £96

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 33h 20m 14:10 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £82
FlixBus 41h 5m 18:00 Houston Downtown Houston 11:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £82
Greyhound US 35h 0m 00:05 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 11:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £83
Valley Transit 40h 55m 06:35 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £83
FlixBus 40h 45m 17:35 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 10:20 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £84

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 35h 0m 00:05 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 11:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £85
Greyhound US 32h 15m 05:00 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 13:15 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £85
Valley Transit 40h 55m 06:35 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £85
FlixBus 35h 35m 17:35 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 05:10 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £85
Valley Transit 37h 35m 06:35 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 20:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £91

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 26h 30m 01:50 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 04:20 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £99
Greyhound US 34h 40m 18:55 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 05:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £99
Valley Transit 37h 35m 06:35 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 20:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £100
Valley Transit 49h 25m 06:35 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 08:00 Chicago Union Station  Economy £110
FlixBus 35h 35m 17:35 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 05:10 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £118
  • Did you know that if you travel from Houston to Chicago via Kankakee, IL, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      27h 45m
      0
      01:50
      Houston
      Harrisburg Blvd Station
      04:10
      Kankakee, IL
      Economy Inn
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £75
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 20m
      0
      04:15
      Kankakee, IL
      Economy Inn
      05:35
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 34h 10m 08:15 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 18:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £87
Greyhound US 33h 20m 14:10 Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £87
FlixBus 29h 45m 17:45 Houston Downtown Houston 23:30 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £87
FlixBus 41h 5m 18:00 Houston Downtown Houston 11:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy £87
Valley Transit 37h 35m 06:35 Houston SW Agencia Autobuses 20:10 Chicago Downtown Coach Station  Economy £93

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Houston to Chicago is £71 on 12/11/2026. 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.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 65 daily coaches from Houston to Chicago. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Houston and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 128 coaches from Houston to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Houston and Chicago, with 59 offers.

Facts about coaches from Houston to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company that travel 51 times every day by bus from Houston to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Houston to Chicago starting from £71!

Cheapest Bus £71
Fastest Bus 20h 51m
Earliest Coach 01:50
Latest Coach 22:50
Daily Bus Connections 51 Ø
Distance 1,516.4 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US, Tornado Bus Company and Valley Transit

Cheapest coach connections from Houston to Chicago

Every day, 51 buses from 4 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 31/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
Friday 30/10
Saturday 31/10
£103
Sunday 01/11
£110
Monday 02/11
£90
Tuesday 03/11
£85
Wednesday 04/11
£85
Thursday 05/11
£99
Friday 06/11
£87
Saturday 07/11
£77
Sunday 08/11
£79
Monday 09/11
£97
Tuesday 10/11
£86
Wednesday 11/11
£85
Thursday 12/11
£71
Friday 13/11
£80
Saturday 14/11
£82
Sunday 15/11
£87
Monday 16/11
Tuesday 17/11
£87
Wednesday 18/11
£103
Thursday 19/11
£106
Friday 20/11
£129
Saturday 21/11
£126
Sunday 22/11

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 £71, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Houston to Chicago. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £90.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Houston to Chicago, with £71. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £83.

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.

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 £71 and takes 33h 20m. 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 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £71 to £257. 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 51 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 51m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £196. 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 51 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?

Prices and availability for 51 trips between Houston and Chicago 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 Houston to Chicago

Economy
Economy

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

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