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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to McAllen, TX from various bus operators like Greyhound US, FlixBus or Tornado Bus Company for the next days.
today
tomorrow
from $105
Thursday
from $89
Friday
from $89
Saturday
from $123
Sunday
Monday
from $194

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    34h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    7:45 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $105
  • FlixBus
    43h 55m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    7:45 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $112
  • Greyhound US
    31h 10m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $128
  • Greyhound US
    42h 35m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    4:35 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $128
  • Tornado Bus Company
    26h 51m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    4:21 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Economy
    $260

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    34h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    7:45 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $89
  • Greyhound US
    38h 45m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:25 AM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $89
  • Greyhound US
    38h 45m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:25 AM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $89
  • Greyhound US
    38h 25m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    12:25 AM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $89
  • FlixBus
    34h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    7:45 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $90

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    34h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    7:45 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $89
  • FlixBus
    43h 55m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    7:45 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • Greyhound US
    33h 5m
    0
    8:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    5:40 AM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $91
  • Greyhound US
    38h 45m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:25 AM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $93
  • Tornado Bus Company
    26h 51m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    4:21 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Economy
    $260

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    40h 25m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    2:05 AM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $123
  • Greyhound US
    40h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    2:05 AM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $123
  • FlixBus
    34h 30m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    7:45 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $124
  • Greyhound US
    31h 10m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $129

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    34h 30m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    7:45 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $194
  • Greyhound US
    31h 10m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $198
  • Greyhound US
    43h 40m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    5:40 AM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $210
  • Greyhound US
    42h 35m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    4:35 PM
    McAllen, TX
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $248
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to McAllen, TX via Austin, you can save more than $70? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      43h 55m
      0
      11:50 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      11:00 AM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $78
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • Busbud
      8h 15m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      7:45 PM
      McAllen, TX
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $46
    Travel time is 12h 45m longer, but you will save $70

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and McAllen, TX

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and McAllen, TX are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Chicago to McAllen, TX. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Chicago and McAllen, TX.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 24 buses from Chicago to McAllen, TX, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and McAllen, TX, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX

Compare all providers like Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company that travel 9 times every day by bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to McAllen, TX starting from $89!

Cheapest Bus $89
Fastest Bus 26h 20m
Earliest Bus 9:15 AM
Latest Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 1,239.2 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to McAllen, TX

Every day, 9 buses from 3 bus companies leave Chicago for McAllen, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/13/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
Tuesday 05/13
Wednesday 05/14
$105
Thursday 05/15
$89
Friday 05/16
$89
Saturday 05/17
$123
Sunday 05/18
Monday 05/19
$194
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
Saturday 05/24
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31
Sunday 06/01
Monday 06/02
Tuesday 06/03
Wednesday 06/04
Thursday 06/05
Friday 06/06
Saturday 06/07

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to McAllen, TX

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to McAllen, TX, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $89, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $194.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to McAllen, TX, with $89. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $257.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to McAllen, 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 McAllen, 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 McAllen, 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 McAllen, TX are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to McAllen, TX

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to McAllen, TX from our users.

Tornado Bus Company from Chicago to McAllen, TX

Tornado Bus Company

Here you will find the key facts about the Tornado Bus Company bus route Chicago to McAllen, TX:

Cheapest Price $260
Fastest Bus 26h 20m
Earliest Bus 1:30 PM
Last Bus 1:30 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 5/8/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and McAllen, TX

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chicago to McAllen, TX? Compare all modes of transports from Chicago to McAllen, TX.

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

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

FAQs about the Chicago to McAllen, TX bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $89 and takes 38h 45m to reach McAllen, TX. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $89 and $260. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to McAllen, TX.

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

Every day, the Chicago to McAllen, TX bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 26h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $260. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in McAllen, TX from Chicago starts at 9:15 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 McAllen, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for McAllen, 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 McAllen, TX route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to McAllen, TX, passengers can travel with Greyhound US, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company. 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 McAllen, TX?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and McAllen, 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, FlixBus and Tornado Bus Company.

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

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