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Houston to Chicago Union Station buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Houston and Chicago Union Station takes 25h 28m and the fastest bus takes 24h 42m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Houston to Chicago Union Station. 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 28m
Duration
1,226 mi
Distance
$291
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Houston to Chicago Union Station bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Houston and Chicago Union Station. The service departs Houston at 9:15 AM in the morning, which arrives into Chicago Union Station at 09:57:12. All services require a transfer at Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St and take an average of 25h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    RedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)24h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    RedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)25h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    RedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)25h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    RedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)25h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    RedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)25h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    RedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)25h 34m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,225.9 mi
  • Duration: 25h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Chicago Union Station via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, and Dearborn & Jackson in around 24h 16m.

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