How much is the bus ticket from El Paso to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from El Paso to Chicago start at R 1 752. The average price for this route is around R 4 663. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from El Paso to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from El Paso to Chicago is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 2007 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the El Paso to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Tornado Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from El Paso to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from El Paso to Chicago at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from El Paso to Chicago?

A bus trip from El Paso to Chicago produces an estimated 50 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from El Paso to Chicago?

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 El Paso to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from El Paso to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tornado Bus , with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from El Paso to Chicago?

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.

Bus El Paso to Chicago from R 1 908 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from El Paso to Chicago on 6 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 13h	08:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 13h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from El Paso to Chicago on 7 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	1d 14h	10:52	Chicago, IL	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	1d 14h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 10h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	1d 19h	15:25	West Chicago, (IL - Rapid Net Cafe Internet)	No tags

Next departures from El Paso to Chicago on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	1d 18h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:00	Greyhound Station	1d 11h	16:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	1d 14h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	1d 15h	11:07	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures from El Paso to Chicago on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	1d 18h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	1d 14h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 10h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	1d 15h	11:07	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures from El Paso to Chicago on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	1d 14h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 13h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 10h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	1d 14h	10:52	Chicago, IL	No tags

Next departures from El Paso to Chicago on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 10h	05:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	1d 14h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	1d 14h	10:52	Chicago, IL	No tags
	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 13h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from El Paso to Chicago on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	1d 18h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 9h	04:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	04:20	Greyhound Station	1d 14h	20:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:40	Greyhound Station	1d 13h	08:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	19:00	Tornado Bus Station	1d 14h	10:52	Chicago, IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from El Paso 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, 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 752, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 14hAverage duration

2007 kmDistance

50kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 752 - R 9 996	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 50kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 394 - R 24 726	Average duration2d 3h	CO₂ emissions 183kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in El Paso and Chicago?

Stops in El Paso

A
Tornado Bus Station
400 W Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79901, USA
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B
Greyhound Station
200 W San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
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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
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

3.5/587 483 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87483 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 752

Greyhound El Paso Chicago recent customer reviews

Not even in chicago yet! Was supposed to be there 6:15 am monday! Its monday11:00 pm and im just arriving in kansas city! As of now im supposed to arrive in chicago at 3:45 pm tomorrow over 30hrs late!

Richard B.

24 December 2019

It was 4 hours late and the rest of the itinerary had to change. We arrived 5 hours later to chicago and I barely made it to the funeral I came for.

Maria S.

28 July 2019

anyone outside of the stations is not helpful at all

Cathryn C.

28 July 2017

Tornado Bus

3/5168 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi4.1

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from El Paso, US to Chicago by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from El Paso to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from El Paso to Chicago start at R 1 752. The average price for this route is around R 4 663. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from El Paso to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from El Paso to Chicago is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 2007 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1d 9h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the El Paso to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Tornado Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from El Paso to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from El Paso to Chicago at 04:00. And the latest bus departs at 19:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from El Paso to Chicago?
A bus trip from El Paso to Chicago produces an estimated 50 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from El Paso to Chicago?
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 El Paso to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from El Paso to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tornado Bus, with a punctuality rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from El Paso to Chicago?
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.

Best price found

04/01

R 8 001

05/01

R 4 436

Today

R 3 934

07/01

R 4 436

08/01

R 3 230

09/01

R 3 013

10/01

R 3 365

11/01

R 3 013

The cheapest trip from El Paso, US to Chicago was searched and found on 09 Jan 2026 with a price of R 3 013

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 013 to R 9 391 for a bus ticket from El Paso, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 013, which is on 2026-01-09.

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.