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Trip Overview

The bus between Austin and Chicago takes 25h 21m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Austin to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 21m
Duration
1,175 mi
Distance
$283
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Austin to Chicago bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Austin and Chicago. The service departs Austin at 9:30 AM in the morning, which arrives into Chicago at 10:52:40. All services require a transfer at Dallas and take an average of 25h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)25h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)25h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)25h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)25h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)25h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Omnibus ExpressTornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)25h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Austin to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,175.3 mi
  • Duration: 25h 21m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 23h 3m.

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