How far is Albany from Chicago?

It's about 1147 km (712 miles) from Albany to Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Albany to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at SUNY Collins Circle, in Albany, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Albany to Chicago from $132 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 9h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 7h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 16 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

16h 7mAverage Duration

1146 kmDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $579	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$104 - $379	Average Duration16h 7m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Chicago?

Stops in Albany

A
SUNY Collins Circle
1400 Washington Ave (Student Association Building, Bus Stop is at Collins Circle), Albany, NY 12206
B
Albany Airport
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C
Greyhound Station
34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207, USA
D
Bethlehem Center
402-408 US-9W, Glenmont, NY 12077, USA
E
Beckers Corner
117 Lasher Rd, Selkirk, NY 12158, USA
F
Crossgates Mall
1 Crossgates Mall Rd (overflow lot off Crossgates Mall Road opposite JC Penney near Access Road), Albany, NY 12205, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,126 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Albany, NY to Chicago by bus

How far is Albany from Chicago?
It's about 1147 km (712 miles) from Albany to Chicago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Albany to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at SUNY Collins Circle, in Albany, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$171

11-20

$171

Today

$184

11-22

$170

11-23

$170

11-24

$222

11-25

$325

11-26

$352

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $170

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albany, NY to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $170 to $664 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $170 which is on 2025-11-22.