How much is the bus ticket from Fort Worth to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Fort Worth to Chicago start from $156. The average price for this route is around $227. 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 Fort Worth to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Fort Worth to Chicago is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1327 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 40m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Fort Worth to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Tornado Bus , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Fort Worth to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Fort Worth to Chicago at 2:10am. And the latest bus departs at 5:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Fort Worth to Chicago?

A bus trip from Fort Worth to Chicago generates an estimated 33 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 Fort Worth to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Fort Worth to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Fort Worth to Chicago?

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 Fort Worth to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Fort Worth to Chicago from $178 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 2h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 1h	5:45am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 13h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	23h 25m	3:25pm	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 12h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 13h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	23h 10m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:25pm	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 6h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 2h	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Tornado Bus + Conexiones	Bus	6:00am	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	1d 4h	10:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:25pm	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 4h	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 2h	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Tornado Bus + Conexiones	Bus	6:00am	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	1d 4h	10:55am	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on December 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:25pm	Ft Worth Bus Station	1d 2h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 13h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	23h 10m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on December 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 13h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	23h 10m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 12h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to Chicago on December 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 13h	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	4:00pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	18h 40m	10:40am	Chicago, IL	Fastest
	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	22h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	23h 10m	5:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	8:55am	Fort Worth	1d 12h	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:42 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Fort Worth 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, 3 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1327 kmDistance

33kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$156 - $568	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$164 - $924	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 121kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Fort Worth and Chicago?

Stops in Fort Worth

A
Fort Worth Central Station
1001 Jones St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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B
Fort Worth Tornado - El Expreso Bus Stop
4200 South Fwy #2500, Fort Worth, TX 76115, USA
C
Fort Worth Bus Station
4200 South Fwy, Fort Worth, TX 76115, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87407 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $160

Greyhound Fort Worth Chicago recent customer reviews

Need to do better with time I missed my car reservation

Bernard T.

May 2, 2022

Worse bus ride ever

Steven A.

June 9, 2017

Tornado Bus

3/5157 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

FlixBus

3.5/511,473 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5614 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $292

Amtrak Fort Worth Chicago recent customer reviews

It was comfortable, and the attendance are compassionate and considerate. The food café was very assessable.

Carolyn S.

July 26, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Fort Worth to Chicago 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 Fort Worth to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Fort Worth to Chicago start from $156. The average price for this route is around $227. 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 Fort Worth to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Fort Worth to Chicago is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1327 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 40m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Fort Worth to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 19 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Fort Worth to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Fort Worth to Chicago at 2:10am. And the latest bus departs at 5:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Fort Worth to Chicago?
A bus trip from Fort Worth to Chicago generates an estimated 33 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 Fort Worth to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Fort Worth to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Fort Worth to Chicago?
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 Fort Worth to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-27

$324

11-28

$500

Today

$345

11-30

$345

12-01

$224

12-02

$246

12-03

$216

12-04

$227

The cheapest trip from Fort Worth to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $216

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

You can expect to pay from $216 to $778 for a bus ticket from Fort Worth to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $216 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Greyhound, 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.