What is the distance between Chicago and Albany?

Chicago and Albany are 712 miles (1147 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Albany?

If you're headed to Albany from Chicago, chances are that your bus will depart from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at SUNY Collins Circle. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Chicago to Albany from $91 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 3h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 6h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 3h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 6h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 3h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 3h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	2:40am	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 3h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 6h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albany on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:20pm	SUNY Collins Circle	Cheapest
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 3h	2:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	11:30pm	Albany Bus Terminal	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 the good way to reach Albany. The journey takes about 17 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

17h 23mAverage Duration

711 milesDistance

104kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$71 - $465	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $295	Average Duration17h 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 bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,395 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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

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

What is the distance between Chicago and Albany?
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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

11/23

$269

11/24

$341

Today

$441

11/26

$321

11/27

$180

11/28

$208

11/29

$473

11/30

$144

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Albany, NY was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $144

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 $144 to $473 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 $144 which is on 2025-11-30.