Skip to search formSkip to contentSkip to footer

Find coaches from Chicago to Albany

Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud

Trusted by 65M+ travellers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 80 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travel
Tomorrow19 Apr
Sat20 Apr
from US$153
Sun21 Apr
Mon22 Apr
from US$86
Tue23 Apr
from US$74
Wed24 Apr
Thu25 Apr
Fri26 Apr

Cheap buses leaving Saturday

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
14:20
1d1h
16:40
Chicago - Downtown Greyhound Station
Cheapest
Albany - Albany Bus Terminal, NY
Cheapest
14:35
1d1h
16:40
Chicago - Union Station
2nd CheapestFastest
Albany - Albany Bus Terminal, NY
2nd Cheapest
Fastest
09:55
1d4h
14:55
Chicago - Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Albany - Albany Bus Terminal, NY
14:00
1d1h
16:40
Chicago - Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Albany - Albany Bus Terminal, NY
Bus Chicago to Albany: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Albany: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$183
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure08:25
Distance711 miles
Latest bus departure14:35

Chicago to Albany buses

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Chicago to Albany is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

Bus service from Chicago to Albany will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Chicago to Albany, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Buses3
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures08:25 - 14:35
Minimum PriceUS$128
Average Ticket PriceUS$183
Minimum Trip Duration1d1h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d1h
Distance711 miles
Bus companies on this routeGreyhound, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Albany

The average bus ticket price from Chicago to Albany is US$183. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Albany is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Chicago and Albany is around 1d 1h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 712 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Chicago to Albany can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Albany by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Chicago to Albany, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, FlixBus.

Buses travelling between Chicago and Albany leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Union Station and arrive at Albany Airport, SUNY Collins Circle, Crossgates Mall.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Albany.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Albany, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Albany that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Albany, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Albany to Chicago

You can also go to Albany by train

Train from Chicago to Albany

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.