What is the travel distance from Chicago to Austin?

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

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Austin.

Bus Chicago to Austin from $170 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:55am	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 17h	3:50pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:30am	Austin South Congress	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 11h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:55am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 17h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Austin on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	11:00am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	2:00pm	Chicago, IL	20h 53m	10:53am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	10:00pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	9:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	5:15pm	Downtown Austin	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 10h	8:55am	Downtown Austin	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Austin

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $139, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

55bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

1569 kmDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$139 - $558	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$174 - $1,559	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 143kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Austin?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

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

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Austin?
It's about 1575 km (977 miles) from Chicago to Austin.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Austin?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Greyhound Station, in Austin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$348

11-17

$332

Today

$368

11-19

$368

11-20

$368

11-21

$255

11-22

$254

11-23

$248

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $248

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Austin, TX, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $248 to $411 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $248 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.