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Trip Overview

The average bus between Houston Station and Chicago takes 28h 5m and the fastest bus takes 27h 39m. There is at least one bus per day from Houston Station 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.

28h 5m
Duration
1,238 mi
Distance
$273
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Houston Station to Chicago bus times

Buses run once daily between Houston Station and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Houston Station is at 7:12 AM which arrives into Chicago at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at North Houston and take an average of 28h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyFlixbus USADallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)27h 39m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyFlixbus USADallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)28h 16m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyFlixbus USADallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)28h 16m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyFlixbus USADallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)28h 16m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyFlixbus USADallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)28h 16m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyFlixbus USADallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)28h 13m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Houston Station 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.

Map of how to get from Houston Station to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,237.8 mi
  • Duration: 28h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Lockwood Dr @ Harvey Wilson Dr to Dearborn & Harrison via North Houston, Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 25h 58m.

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