Bus Tickets from Chicago to Altoona

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: Altoona
    Destination location: Altoona Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Altoona.

Bus
Average Price$69 - $197Average Duration16h 25m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$156 - $216Average Duration14h 19m
72kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Altoona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Altoona. The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
16h 25mAverage Duration
$69Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Altoona: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$119
Average bus trip duration16h 25m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure10:00am
Distance487 miles (784 km)
Latest bus departure7:40pm

Chicago to Altoona Bus

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

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$156
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Altoona was searched and found on Jul 31, 2025 with a price of $96

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

You can expect to pay from $96 to $156 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Altoona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-07-31.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Altoona?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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