How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Albuquerque?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Albuquerque start from $162. The average price for this route is around $230. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Albuquerque?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Albuquerque is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1814 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Albuquerque route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Albuquerque?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Albuquerque at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Albuquerque?

A bus trip from Chicago to Albuquerque generates an estimated 45 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Albuquerque?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5762 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Albuquerque?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Albuquerque?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Albuquerque?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Albuquerque from $170 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Albuquerque on March 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albuquerque on March 4
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	9:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	9:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albuquerque on March 5
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	9:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albuquerque on March 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	5:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	5:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	9:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albuquerque on March 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	10:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	5:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	5:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 12h	10:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	10:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albuquerque on March 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	9:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albuquerque on March 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	9:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 12h	9:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Albuquerque on March 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 6h	4:35am	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	4:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	9:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 12h	9:25pm	Albuquerque Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:45 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Albuquerque

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Albuquerque. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just $162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

1814 kmDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$162 - $641	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$178 - $1,713	Average Duration1d 6h	CO₂ emissions 165kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Albuquerque?

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 Albuquerque

A
Amtrak Station
320 1st St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,524 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Amtrak

4/55,765 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512,273 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Albuquerque, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Albuquerque?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Albuquerque start from $162. The average price for this route is around $230. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Albuquerque?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Albuquerque is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 1814 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 4h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Albuquerque route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Albuquerque?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Albuquerque at 12:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Albuquerque?
A bus trip from Chicago to Albuquerque generates an estimated 45 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Albuquerque?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5762 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Albuquerque?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Albuquerque?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Albuquerque?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

03-01

$418

03-02

$364

Today

$363

03-04

$269

03-05

$253

03-06

$285

03-07

$258

03-08

$217

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Albuquerque, US was searched and found on Mar 8, 2026 with a price of $217

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

You can expect to pay from $217 to $464 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Albuquerque, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $217 which is on 2026-03-08.