Cheap bus tickets from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX
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Bus stations and stops in Chicago, IL
Chicago Bus Station
630 W Harrison St
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
Chicago, IL 60607
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The bus will stop at the Greyhound station off of Harrison St. Follow station instructions to bus.
To view more info about this station, visit our page Chicago Bus Station
Chicago Train Station
537- 517 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606
United States
Chicago, IL 60606
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Due to construction, the stop has been moved. Stop is on Southside of Jackson in the red bus lane. The approximate address is 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd just east of S. Clinton St. The counter remains in the same place inside Union Station.
To view more info about this station, visit our page Chicago Train Station
Chicago (Cumberland Farms)
5800 N Cumberland Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
United States
Chicago, IL 60631
United States
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The bus will stop in a bus bay of the Cumberland Farms CTA station.
To view more info about this station, visit our page Chicago (Cumberland Farms)
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Find the cheapest buses from Chicago to Austin
Getting from Chicago to Austin is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 1221 miles apart and traveling between the two takes as fast as 23 hours 30 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
Bus tickets between Chicago and Austin cost $211.99 on average, but you can get tickets for as low as $188.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.
We have a large network of destinations, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for great value.
Traveling from Chicago to Austin
It's easy to get from Chicago to Austin with FlixBus, with 3 direct buses per day.
It can take a minimum time of 23 hours 30 minutes.
Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we're working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
The average cost of bus travel between Chicago and Austin is $211.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.
Taking the bus from Chicago
Traveling from Chicago and not familiar with it? Here's everything you need to know.
Chicago is a transport hub with 3 bus station(s); the 102 connections departing from Chicago every day take travelers both within the state and further afield.
Arriving in Austin
Traveling to Austin for the first time? Here's what you need to know:
Austin is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network, with 46 connections arriving in one of the 6 bus station(s) of the city, giving you easy access to all corners of the country.
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Chicago to Austin
Getting from Chicago to Austin aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you're taking a long trip, you don't need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.
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