What is the distance between Houston and Elgin?

Houston and Elgin are 937 miles (1511 km) apart.

Houston to Elgin from $126 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 16

from $138

TomorrowAug 17

from $134

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 17 at 2:00am
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Bus Station
Arrival time: August 18 at 10:25am
Destination city: Elgin
Destination location: Shell Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 8h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 17 at 1:30pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood)
Arrival time: August 18 at 2:50pm
Destination city: Elgin
Destination location: Elgin, (IL - Elgin, IL(Sofia Envios and Services) )
Operated by: Tornado Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: August 17 at 10:00pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Houston Bus Station
Arrival time: August 19 at 10:25am
Destination city: Elgin
Destination location: Shell Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 12h
Departure time: August 17 at 7:35pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
Arrival time: August 19 at 10:25am
Destination city: Elgin
Destination location: Shell Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 14h
Departure time: August 17 at 10:50pm
Departure city: Houston
Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
Arrival time: August 19 at 1:40pm
Destination city: Elgin
Destination location: Shell Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 14h

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Bus Houston, US to Elgin, IL, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$152

Average bus trip duration1d 14h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure2:00am

Distance936 miles (1509 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,181 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tornado Bus

3/5137 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.1

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $300 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/510,085 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Valley Transit

3/529 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.7

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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$134

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The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Elgin, IL, US was searched and found on Aug 17, 2025 with a price of $126

To 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 $126 to $285 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 $126 which is on 2025-08-17.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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