How far is Albany from Chicago?

The distance separating Albany and Chicago is 712 miles (1147 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Albany to Chicago leave from SUNY Collins Circle and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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 Robie House, Museum of Contemporary Art, The Field Museum, Auditorium Building and Theatre and Architectural River Cruise.

Albany to Chicago from $81 | Refundable Tickets

TodayAug 24

from $145

TomorrowAug 25

from $145

TueAug 26

from $117

WedAug 27

from $121

ThuAug 28

FriAug 29

from $145

SatAug 30

from $127

SunAug 31

from $145

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 25 at 8:25pm
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: SUNY Collins Circle
Arrival time: August 26 at 10:25pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 3h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 25 at 8:25pm
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: SUNY Collins Circle
Arrival time: August 26 at 8:05pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
Departure time: August 25 at 4:20am
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: August 26 at 6:10am
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 2h
Departure time: August 25 at 11:20pm
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: August 26 at 11:40pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 1h
Departure time: August 25 at 11:40am
Departure city: Albany
Departure location: Albany Bus Terminal
Arrival time: August 26 at 2:30pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 3h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$84 - $396	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$72 - $263	Average Duration16h 7m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Albany to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

$84Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Albany, NY to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$146

Average bus trip duration1d 3h

Number of daily buses18

Earliest bus departure3:20am

Distance707 miles (1139 km)

Latest bus departure11:20pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,199 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

3.5/510,214 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Adirondack Trailways

4/51,108 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.3

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Albany to Chicago Bus

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Albany to Chicago.

Bus service from Albany to Chicago will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Albany to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Albany and Chicago?

Stops in Albany

A - SUNY Collins Circle

B - Albany Airport

C - Greyhound Station

D - Bethlehem Center

E - Beckers Corner

F - Crossgates Mall

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Albany, NY - Chicago

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

Best price found

08/22

$180

08/23

$204

Today

$222

08/25

$150

08/26

$111

08/27

$113

08/28

$117

08/29

$158

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $111

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 $111 to $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 $111 which is on 2025-08-26.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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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Bus Albany, NY to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Albany and Chicago?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Albany, NY - Chicago

How far is Albany from Chicago?

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Will you be returning to Albany, NY by bus?

You can also go to Chicago by train

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Why choose Busbud?

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