Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Houston Bus Station | Shell Station | No tags | ||||
Valley Transit + Greyhound | Bus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Shell Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + Valley Transit | Bus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Shell Station | No tags | ||||
Greyhound + FlixBus | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | Shell Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Greyhound | Bus | Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby | Shell Station | No tags |
Get from Houston to Elgin
The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $435, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to Elgin, IL, US 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 Houston to Elgin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to Elgin start from $435. The average price for this route is around $435. 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 Houston to Elgin?
The average bus travel time from Houston to Elgin is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1504 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Elgin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to Elgin?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Elgin at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 1:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Elgin?
A bus trip from Houston to Elgin generates an estimated 38 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 Houston to Elgin?
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 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Elgin?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to Elgin?
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 Houston to Elgin?
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 Houston, US to Elgin, IL, US was searched and found on Dec 28, 2025 with a price of $400To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Elgin, IL, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $400 to $414 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Elgin, IL, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $414 which is on 2025-12-31.
