What is the travel distance from Chicago to Rensselaer?

About 67 miles (108 km) separate Chicago and Rensselaer.

Bus Chicago to Rensselaer from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Rensselaer on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:05am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3h 55m	3:00pm	Rensselaer	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2h 20m	3:00pm	Rensselaer	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:33 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Rensselaer

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Rensselaer. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

70 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $55	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $48	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,379 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 Rensselaer 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.

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11/18

$32

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11/20

$29

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$29

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$31

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Rensselaer was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $32 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Rensselaer based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-20.