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Trip Overview

The average bus between Illinois and Austin takes 22h 48m and the fastest bus takes 22h 31m. There is at least one bus per day from Illinois to Austin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 48m
Duration
1,185 mi
Distance
$254
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Illinois to Austin bus times

Buses run once daily between Illinois and Austin. The earliest departure is at 12:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Illinois is at 12:27 PM which arrives into Austin at 10:59 AM. All services require a transfer at 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and take an average of 22h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyCapital MetroCapital Metro22h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyCapital MetroCapital Metro23h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyCapital MetroCapital Metro22h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyCapital MetroCapital Metro22h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyCapital MetroCapital Metro22h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Chicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)Tornado Bus CompanyCapital MetroCapital Metro22h 54m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Illinois to Austin? 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: 1,185.2 mi
  • Duration: 22h 48m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin once daily. Tickets cost $245–255 and the journey takes 20h 55m.

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