How much is the bus ticket from Albany to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Albany to Chicago start at R 1 425. The average price for this route is around R 1 943. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Albany to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Albany to Chicago is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1145 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Albany to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Albany to Chicago at 04:20. And the latest bus departs at 20:25.

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

A bus trip from Albany to Chicago produces an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 1148 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 R 1 505 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Albany to Chicago on 19 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 4h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	07:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 7h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Chicago on 20 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 4h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Chicago on 21 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 4h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Chicago on 22 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 4h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Chicago on 23 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 4h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	07:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Chicago on 24 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 10h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	07:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 18h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Chicago on 25 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	18:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:30	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 18h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Albany to Chicago on 26 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 4h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:10	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	04:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	07:20	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:55	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:29 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 1 178, 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 priceR 1 425 - R 3 999	Average duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 178 - R 4 310	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

3.5/587 523 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512 224 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Adirondack Trailways

4/51 150 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi2.3

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

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 1 425. The average price for this route is around R 1 943. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Albany to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Albany to Chicago is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1145 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Albany to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Albany to Chicago at 04:20. And the latest bus departs at 20:25.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Albany to Chicago?
A bus trip from Albany to Chicago produces an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 1148 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Albany to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

17/02

R 1 982

18/02

R 1 982

Today

R 3 108

20/02

R 3 166

21/02

R 2 993

22/02

R 2 237

23/02

R 2 072

24/02

R 1 982

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Chicago was searched and found on 17 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 982

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 R 1 982 to R 3 725 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 R 1 982, which is on 2026-02-24.