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Compare prices and tickets Chicago, IL to Albany, NY by train, bus, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY
Buses from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 34h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $154 (€137) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
711 miles (1145 km)
Average bus duration
34h 18m
Cheapest ticket price
$154 (€137)
Buses per day
5
Fastest bus
34h 5m
First bus
01:45
Last bus
23:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY
FAQs: Take the bus from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY.
Cheap bus tickets from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY can start from as little as $154 (€137) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Chicago, IL to Albany, NY is $190 (€169); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Chicago, IL to Albany, NY bus travel time is 34 h 5 min for the 710 mile (1145 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY leaves at 1: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY leaves at 11: 20 PM.
The cheapest month for a bus from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY is October.
You have options as you can travel from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
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