Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Abilene Greyhound Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Abilene Greyhound Station | Fastest | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Bus | Downtown Greyhound Station | Abilene Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | Abilene Greyhound Station | No tags | ||||
Tornado Bus + Tornado Elite | Bus | West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet) | Alon Gas Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:19 PM CST.
Get from Chicago to Abilene
The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $246, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Abilene?
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Abilene, TX 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 Chicago to Abilene?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Abilene start from $246. The average price for this route is around $412. 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 Chicago to Abilene?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Abilene is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1492 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 45m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Abilene route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Abilene?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Abilene at 5:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Abilene?
A bus trip from Chicago to Abilene generates an estimated 37 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Abilene?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Abilene?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Abilene?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Abilene?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Abilene, TX was searched and found on Jan 5, 2026 with a price of $333To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Abilene, TX, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $333 to $707 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Abilene, TX based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $333 which is on 2026-01-05.
