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.

Bus Albany to Chicago from $91 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:55pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 4h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Albany to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	8:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 2h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	7:20am	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 3h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

710 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$68 - $359	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$72 - $263	Average Duration16h 7m	CO₂ emissions 104kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 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

3.5/511,349 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

4/51,125 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi2.4

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

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 about traveling from Albany, NY to Chicago 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.

Best price found

11/15

$118

11/16

$127

Today

$119

11/18

$118

11/19

$118

11/20

$118

11/21

$162

11/22

$118

The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $118

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 $118 to $312 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 $118 which is on 2025-11-18.