How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Chicago start from $122. The average price for this route is around $166. 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 1145 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Albany to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Adirondack Trailways .

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 8:25pm.

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

A bus trip from Albany to Chicago generates an estimated 29 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 Adirondack Trailways , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1150 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 Adirondack Trailways , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 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 Adirondack Trailways , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Albany to Chicago from $119 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on March 4
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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on March 5
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 4h	11:35pm	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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on March 6
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 4h	11:35pm	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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on March 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	9:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	7:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	11:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	9:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on March 8
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 4h	11:35pm	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	5:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on March 9
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 4h	11:35pm	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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on March 10
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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	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	6:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	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 $101, 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$122 - $342	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$101 - $369	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
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

3.5/587,524 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,273 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,150 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi2.3

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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 $122. The average price for this route is around $166. 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 1145 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 2h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Albany to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Adirondack Trailways.
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 8:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Chicago?
A bus trip from Albany to Chicago generates an estimated 29 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 Adirondack Trailways, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1150 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 Adirondack Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 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 Adirondack Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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

03-01

$304

03-02

$263

Today

$168

03-04

$168

03-05

$213

03-06

$218

03-07

$222

03-08

$235

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Chicago was searched and found on Mar 3, 2026 with a price of $168

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 $168 to $367 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 $168 which is on 2026-03-04.