How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Albany?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Albany start from $120. The average price for this route is around $177. 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 Chicago to Albany?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Albany is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1144 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 23m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Albany route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Albany at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Albany generates an estimated 28.589100000000002 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 Chicago to Albany?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5817 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

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 Chicago to Albany?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Albany from $121 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on June 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	2:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 45m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 55m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on June 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	2:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 45m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 55m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on June 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 9h	10:05am	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	2:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 45m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 55m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on June 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 35m	2:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	2:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 45m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 55m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on June 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 35m	2:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	2:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:45am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on June 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	6:40pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	2:40pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	9:45am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + FlixBus	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 55m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Albany

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 16 hours 23 minutes, and with fares starting at just $122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

16h 23mAverage Duration

1146 kmDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$120 - $386	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$122 - $2,882	Average Duration16h 23m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Albany?

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

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

Compare companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,565 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4.1/55,821 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

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 Chicago to Albany, NY 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 Chicago to Albany?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Albany start from $120. The average price for this route is around $177. 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 Chicago to Albany?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Albany is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1144 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 23m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Albany route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Albany?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Albany at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Albany?
A bus trip from Chicago to Albany generates an estimated 28.589100000000002 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 Chicago to Albany?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5817 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Albany?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Albany?
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 Chicago to Albany?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

$223

06-10

$224

Today

$241

06-12

$287

06-13

$222

06-14

$158

06-15

$168

06-16

$148

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Albany, NY was searched and found on Jun 16, 2026 with a price of $148

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

You can expect to pay from $148 to $334 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Albany, NY based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $148 which is on 2026-06-16.

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

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time1d 2h	Avg Price$177	Daily Departures21
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time16h 23m	Avg Price$229	Daily Departures1

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Albany?

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

Stops in Albany

SUNY Collins Circle

Albany Airport

Greyhound Station

Bethlehem Center

Beckers Corner

Crossgates Mall