Bus Chicago to Brownsville, TX: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

from $170

tomorrow

from $150

Sunday

Monday

from $147

Tuesday

Wednesday

from $137

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	32h 35m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:05 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 10:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 35m
FlixBus	36h 0m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$175	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
FlixBus	37h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:35 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$192	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 12:15:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $192 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m
Greyhound US	42h 10m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	4:10 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
Greyhound US	39h 35m	10:00 PM	Chicago	Union Station	1:35 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$215	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $215 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Matamoros to Chicago via Brownsville, TX, you can save more than $155? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 91%
  
  2h 30m
  
  0 mi
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  1240 mi
  
  Chicago
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) at 8/1/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Brownsville, TX via Houston, you can save more than $27? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  38h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:10 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  12:35 PM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $97
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 10:10:00 AM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 25m
- Busbud
  
  9h 20m
  
  0
  
  3:35 PM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  12:55 AM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 8/3/2025 3:35:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
Travel time is 6h 10m longer, but you will save $27

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	32h 35m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:05 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$150	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 10:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $150 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 35m
Greyhound US	39h 35m	10:00 PM	Chicago	Union Station	1:35 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$151	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m
Greyhound US	42h 10m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	4:10 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
FlixBus	36h 0m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$173	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
FlixBus	37h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:35 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$186	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/2/2025 12:15:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/3/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $186 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Matamoros to Chicago via Brownsville, TX, you can save more than $135? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 90%
  
  2h 30m
  
  0 mi
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  1240 mi
  
  Chicago
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) at 8/2/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Brownsville, TX via Matamoros, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  36h 35m
  
  0
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $102
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/3/2025 9:40:00 PM to Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) arriving at 8/5/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 20m
- Busbud
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  10:15 AM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) at 8/5/2025 9:15:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 35m	10:00 PM	Chicago	Union Station	1:35 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$147	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m
FlixBus	37h 20m	12:15 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:35 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$162	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 12:15:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $162 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 20m
FlixBus	36h 0m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$164	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/5/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
Greyhound US	32h 35m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:05 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 10:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 35m
Greyhound US	45h 5m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	7:05 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$181	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Matamoros to Chicago via Brownsville, TX, you can save more than $132? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 90%
  
  2h 30m
  
  0 mi
  
  5:30 PM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  8:00 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  1240 mi
  
  Chicago
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) at 8/4/2025 5:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/4/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Brownsville, TX via Matamoros, you can save more than $44? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  39h 35m
  
  0
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $94
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 9:40:00 PM to Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) arriving at 8/6/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) at 8/6/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel time is 7h 0m longer, but you will save $44

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	36h 0m	9:45 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	9:45 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$137	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 9:45:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/7/2025 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 36h 0m
Greyhound US	32h 35m	10:30 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	7:05 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 10:30:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/8/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 35m
Greyhound US	42h 10m	10:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	4:10 AM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/8/2025 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 10m
Greyhound US	39h 35m	10:00 PM	Chicago	Union Station	1:35 PM	Brownsville, TX	Bus Terminal	Economy	$174	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/6/2025 10:00:00 PM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/8/2025 1:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Matamoros to Chicago via Brownsville, TX, you can save more than $128? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 93%
  
  2h 45m
  
  0 mi
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  1240 mi
  
  Chicago
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) at 8/6/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Brownsville, TX via Matamoros, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  39h 35m
  
  0
  
  9:40 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $94
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/4/2025 9:40:00 PM to Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) arriving at 8/6/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 20m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Matamoros
  Busbahnhof
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Brownsville, TX
  Bus Terminal
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Busbahnhof, Matamoros (Mexico) at 8/6/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Terminal, Brownsville, TX (USA) arriving at 8/6/2025 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Travel time is 7h 0m longer, but you will save $34

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Brownsville, TX

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Brownsville, TX are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Chicago to Brownsville, TX. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Chicago and Brownsville, TX.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from Chicago to Brownsville, TX, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Brownsville, TX, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Brownsville, TX

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Chicago to Brownsville, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Brownsville, TX starting from $137!

Cheapest Bus	$137
Fastest Bus	32h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	1,238.5 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Brownsville, TX

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Brownsville, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/01/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/27

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

Friday 08/01

$170

Saturday 08/02

$150

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

$147

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

$137

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

$170

Sunday 08/10

Monday 08/11

Tuesday 08/12

Wednesday 08/13

Thursday 08/14

Friday 08/15

Saturday 08/16

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

Thursday 08/21

Friday 08/22

Saturday 08/23

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Brownsville, TX

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Brownsville, TX, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $137, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Brownsville, TX. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $170.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Brownsville, TX, with $137. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $162.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Brownsville, TX

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 Chicago to Brownsville, TX 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 Chicago to Brownsville, TX, 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 Chicago to Brownsville, TX are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Brownsville, TX

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

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

W Cermak Rd

W Cermak Rd 1001

Bus Terminal

International Blvd 755

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

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Brownsville, TX bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $137 and takes 36h 0m to reach Brownsville, TX. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $137 and $215. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Brownsville, TX.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Brownsville, TX bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chicago to Brownsville, TX is offered by Greyhound US and takes 32h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $170. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Brownsville, TX from Chicago starts at 12:15 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 Chicago to Brownsville, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Brownsville, TX starts at 10:30 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 Chicago Brownsville, TX route?

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

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

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

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Brownsville, TX 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 Chicago Brownsville, TX 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 Chicago Brownsville, TX 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 Chicago to Brownsville, TX on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Brownsville, TX

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Brownsville, TX. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!