How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Chicago start from $111. The average price for this route is around $161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Albany to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Albany to Chicago is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1144 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 55m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Albany to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albany to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Albany to Chicago at 4:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Chicago?

A bus trip from Albany to Chicago generates an estimated 28.595950000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Albany to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87564 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albany to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albany to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Albany to Chicago from $124 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on June 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	22h 20m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	18h 55m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on June 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	22h 20m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	18h 55m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on June 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	22h 20m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	18h 55m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on June 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	22h 20m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	18h 55m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on June 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	18h 55m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 11h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on June 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	22h 20m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	18h 55m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on June 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	22h 20m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	4:05pm	Albany Bus Terminal	18h 55m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:25 PM EDT.

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 $103, 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$111 - $433	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$103 - $378	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
Visit page
B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Visit page
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

3.5/587,565 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,812 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Chicago start from $111. The average price for this route is around $161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Albany to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Albany to Chicago is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1144 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 55m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Albany to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Albany to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Albany to Chicago at 4:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:20pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Chicago?
A bus trip from Albany to Chicago generates an estimated 28.595950000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Albany to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87564 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Albany to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Albany to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

06-09

$209

06-10

$219

Today

$375

06-12

$234

06-13

$195

06-14

$172

06-15

$182

06-16

$169

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 16, 2026 with a price of $169

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 $169 to $390 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 $169 which is on 2026-06-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Albany, NY to Chicago?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d 4h	Avg Price$161	Daily Departures20
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time16h 7m	Avg Price$183	Daily Departures1

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Where are the popular stops in Albany and Chicago?

Stops in Albany

SUNY Collins Circle

Albany Airport

Greyhound Station

Bethlehem Center

Beckers Corner

Crossgates Mall

Stops in Chicago

Downtown Greyhound Station

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Polk St & Canal St

Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

Cumberland CTA

Turimex California Ave