Trains tickets from Albany, NY to Chicago

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TodayJul 26
from $263
TomorrowJul 27
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MonJul 28
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TueJul 29
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WedJul 30
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ThuJul 31
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FriAug 1
from $217
SatAug 2
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 27 at
    Departure city: Albany
    Departure location: Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$83 - $274Average Duration1d 3h
29kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$72 - $263Average Duration16h 7m
104kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud 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 $83, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
1d 3hAverage Duration
$83Cheapest ticket
29kgCO₂ emissions

Train Albany, NY to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$151
Average train trip duration16h 7m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:05pm
Distance711 miles (1146 km)

Albany to Chicago Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/24
$252
07/25
$208
Today
$252
07/27
$252
07/28
$252
07/29
$252
07/30
$252
07/31
$252
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Albany, NY to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 25, 2025 with a price of $208

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

You can expect to pay from $208 to $1,941 for a train ticket from Albany, NY to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $252 which is on 2025-07-27.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Albany and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Albany and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Albany to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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Train from Chicago to Albany, NY

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