The average bus between Chicago and McAllen takes 39h 54m and the fastest bus takes 39h 49m. There is at least one bus per day from Chicago to McAllen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Chicago and McAllen. The earliest departure is at 12:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 12:10 PM which arrives into McAllen at 4:00 AM. All services require a transfer at 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and take an average of 39h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to McAllen. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at McAllen station via Dallas Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 54m.
Chicago to McAllen bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to McAllen bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at McAllen Central Station.
The distance between Chicago and McAllen is 1,994.1 km. The road distance is 2,421 km.
You can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to McAllen Central Station via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, and Dallas in around 29h 8m.
