How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Albany?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Albany start from $124. The average price for this route is around $181. 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 3h, covering a distance of 1140 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 55m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Albany route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , 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 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Albany generates an estimated 28 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 Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87527 reviews.

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

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 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 FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Albany from $143 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on March 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 45m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 55m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on March 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 55m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 45m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 13h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on March 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 45m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 55m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 13h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on April 1
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 13h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:15am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 3h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on April 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:15am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 3h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 13h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on April 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 45m	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	11:10am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	12:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 55m	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:53 PM CDT.

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 $102, 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$124 - $530	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$102 - $2,861	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
Visit page
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 bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,531 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,369 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

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

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 $124. The average price for this route is around $181. 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 3h, covering a distance of 1140 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 23h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Albany route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, 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 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Albany?
A bus trip from Chicago to Albany generates an estimated 28 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 Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87527 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Albany?
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 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 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

03-25

$304

03-26

$166

Today

$166

03-28

$143

03-29

$166

03-30

$163

03-31

$166

04-01

$230

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Albany, NY was searched and found on Mar 28, 2026 with a price of $143

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 $143 to $431 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 $143 which is on 2026-03-28.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.