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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Harlingen takes 40h 35m and the fastest bus takes 40h 17m. There is at least one bus per day from Chicago to Harlingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

40h 35m
Duration
1,539 mi
Distance
$328
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Chicago to Harlingen bus times

Buses run once daily between Chicago and Harlingen. The earliest departure is at 12:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 12:27 PM which arrives into Harlingen at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and take an average of 40h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyOmnibus Express40h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyOmnibus Express40h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyOmnibus Express40h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyOmnibus Express40h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyOmnibus Express40h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyOmnibus Express40h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Harlingen? 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: 1,539 mi
  • Duration: 40h 35m

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

You can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Harlingen Bus Station via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, and Dallas in around 29h 49m.

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