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Compare all timetables for the bus from Waco, TX to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Waco, TX to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus, Greyhound US or Greyhound Lines Mexico for the next days.

today
$105
tomorrow
$126
Friday
$106
Saturday
$104
Sunday
Monday
$122
Tuesday
$122

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 28h 5m 4:05 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $105
FlixBus 40h 10m 12:10 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 4:20 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $106
Greyhound US 28h 40m 10:35 AM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $107
Greyhound US 29h 20m 11:00 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 4:20 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $107
FlixBus 43h 50m 12:10 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren  Economy $109

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Lines Mexico 29h 20m 11:00 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 4:20 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $126
Greyhound US 28h 40m 10:35 AM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $128
Greyhound Lines Mexico 28h 5m 4:05 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $129
FlixBus 25h 30m 2:35 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 4:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $135
FlixBus 41h 25m 2:35 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $137

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 30h 10m 11:00 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 5:10 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $106
Greyhound US 31h 50m 10:35 AM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $107
Greyhound US 31h 25m 4:05 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $107
FlixBus 40h 30m 8:45 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 1:15 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $112
FlixBus 41h 25m 8:45 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 2:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $117

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 31h 50m 10:35 AM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 6:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $104
Greyhound US 31h 25m 4:05 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $104
Greyhound US 28h 5m 4:05 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $105
FlixBus 38h 35m 2:35 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 5:10 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $108
FlixBus 40h 30m 8:45 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 1:15 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $108

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Lines Mexico 31h 25m 4:05 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $122
FlixBus 32h 55m 2:35 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 11:30 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $123
Greyhound Lines Mexico 29h 20m 11:00 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 4:20 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $126
Greyhound US 28h 40m 10:35 AM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $128
FlixBus 25h 30m 2:35 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 4:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $128

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound Lines Mexico 28h 5m 4:05 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 8:10 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $122
Greyhound US 28h 40m 10:35 AM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 3:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $123
FlixBus 40h 10m 12:10 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 4:20 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $123
Greyhound Lines Mexico 29h 20m 11:00 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 4:20 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $123
FlixBus 43h 50m 12:10 PM Waco, TX Greyhound Bus Station 8:00 AM Chicago Union Station  Economy $131
  • Did you know that if you travel from Waco, TX to Chicago via Dallas, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      29h 20m
      0
      11:00 PM
      Waco, TX
      Greyhound Bus Station
      12:40 AM
      Dallas
      Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $14
      • Waiting Time 6h 35m
    • Greyhound US
      21h 5m
      0
      7:15 AM
      Dallas
      Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB
      4:20 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $92
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save $16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Waco, TX to Chicago is $101 on 11/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Waco, TX and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Waco, TX and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily buses from Waco, TX to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Waco, TX and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 41 buses from Waco, TX to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Waco, TX and Chicago, with 13 offers.

Facts about the bus from Waco, TX to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico that travel 15 times every day by bus from Waco, TX to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Waco, TX to Chicago starting from $101!

Cheapest Bus $101
Fastest Bus 25h 30m
Earliest Bus 10:35 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 15 Ø
Distance 885.8 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico

Cheapest bus connections from Waco, TX to Chicago

Every day, 15 buses from 3 bus companies leave Waco, TX for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
Monday 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
Wednesday 10/21
$115
Thursday 10/22
$126
Friday 10/23
$114
Saturday 10/24
$104
Sunday 10/25
Monday 10/26
$122
Tuesday 10/27
$122
Wednesday 10/28
$121
Thursday 10/29
$118
Friday 10/30
$123
Saturday 10/31
$125
Sunday 11/01
Monday 11/02
$111
Tuesday 11/03
$118
Wednesday 11/04
$114
Thursday 11/05
$116
Friday 11/06
$107
Saturday 11/07
$115
Sunday 11/08
$101
Monday 11/09
$101
Tuesday 11/10
$115
Wednesday 11/11
$109
Thursday 11/12
$115
Friday 11/13
Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Waco, TX to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Waco, TX to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $101, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Waco, TX to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $115.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Waco, TX to Chicago, with $104. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $106.

How to save money travelling from Waco, TX to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Waco, TX to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Waco, TX to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Waco, TX to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Waco, TX and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Waco, TX and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Waco, TX to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Waco, TX to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Waco, TX to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Waco, TX to Chicago bus

How much does a Waco, TX Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $101 and takes 31h 50m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Waco, TX to Chicago?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $101 and $153. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Waco, TX to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Waco, TX to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Waco, TX to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Waco, TX to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 25h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $135. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Waco, TX to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Waco, TX starts at 10:35 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Waco, TX to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Waco, TX for Chicago starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Waco, TX Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Waco, TX to Chicago, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Waco, TX and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Waco, TX and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico.

What can I take with me on the Waco, TX to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Waco, TX Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Waco, TX Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Waco, TX to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Waco, TX to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 15 daily trips between Waco, TX and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Waco, TX to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 15 trips between Waco, TX and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Waco, TX to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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