Bus Tickets from Albany, NY to Chicago, IL

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Bus Albany to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$161
Average bus trip duration1d 4h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure4:20am
Distance711 miles (1146 km)
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Albany to Chicago Buses

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.

Frequently asked questions for your trip Albany - Chicago

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/16
$223
03/17
$120
Today
$129
03/19
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03/20
$95
03/21
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%{brand}s logoThe cheapest trip from Albany to Chicago was searched and found on Mar 20, 2025 with a price of $95

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

You can expect to pay from $95 to $358 for a bus ticket from Albany to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $95 which is on 2025-03-20.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Albany to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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.

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

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.

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

%{brand}s logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Albany by bus?

Bus from Albany to Chicago

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Albany to Chicago

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