What is the distance between Altoona and Chicago?

Altoona and Chicago are 489 miles (789 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Science and Industry, Architectural River Cruise, Museum of Contemporary Art and The Field Museum.

Bus Altoona to Chicago from $113 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Altoona to Chicago on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:30pm	Altoona Station	18h 55m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:30pm	Altoona Station	20h 20m	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	2:30pm	Altoona Station	18h 35m	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	2:30pm	Altoona Station	18h 35m	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	2:30pm	Altoona Station	20h 20m	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 16 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

16h 40mAverage Duration

489 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $361	Average Duration16h 40m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$119 - $267	Average Duration16h 29m	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Altoona to Chicago by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$193

11/18

$148

Today

$145

11/20

No data

11/21

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11/22

$221

11/23

$116

11/24

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The cheapest trip from Altoona to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $116

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

You can expect to pay from $116 to $221 for a bus ticket from Altoona to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $116 which is on 2025-11-23.