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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Downtown Gray & Smith | Cheapest | |||||
 | Chicago, IL | Houston Airline | Fastest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Downtown Greyhound Station | Houston Bus Station | No tags | |||||
 | Downtown Greyhound Station | Houston Bus Station | No tags | |||||
 | Downtown Greyhound Station | Downtown Gray & Smith | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to HoustonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 1 day, 6 hours and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Chicago to Houston, US: Trip Overview
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Chicago to Houston Bus
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to Houston, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Houston, US was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $93To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Houston, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $93 to $300 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $93 which is on 2025-08-26.
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.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Houston!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Houston.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Houston that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Houston.
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Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
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