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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | SUNY Collins Circle | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Cheapest | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | SUNY Collins Circle | Downtown Greyhound Station | Fastest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Albany Bus Terminal | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | |||||
 | Albany Bus Terminal | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Albany Bus Terminal | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Albany, NY to Chicago: Trip Overview
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Albany to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Albany, NY - Chicago
How far is Albany from Chicago?
It's about 1147 km (712 miles) from Albany to Chicago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Albany to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at SUNY Collins Circle, in Albany, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$111To 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 US$111 to US$309 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 US$111 which is on 2025-08-26.
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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Albany to Chicago, 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 Albany to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
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Did you know?
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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.
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