Bus Tickets from Austin, TX, US to Chicago

Next bus departures

Next departures for Austin to Chicago on November 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Downtown Austin
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Downtown Austin
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:21 AM CST.

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, 11 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $133, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46bus per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
1575 kmDistance
39kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$133 - $679Average Duration1d 11h
39kg CO₂e
Average Price$174 - $1,324Average Duration1d 10h
143kg CO₂e

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

  1. How far is Austin from Chicago?

    It's about 1575 km (977 miles) from Austin to Chicago.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Austin to Chicago?

    Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Austin will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-20
$363
11-21
$371
Today
$345
11-23
$311
11-24
$295
11-25
$294
11-26
$259
11-27
$218
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $218

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 $218 to $530 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 $218 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Austin, TX, US to Chicago?

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