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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Albany, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $124.
Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)
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$168 Average price Cheapest | $343 Average price | $206 Average price |
16h 26m Average total duration 15h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 24m Average total duration 31h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY:
A train is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY costing on average $98 (€78).
A train is $46 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY costing on average $124 (€99).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 45m.
Bus takes on average 26h 25m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Albany, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Albany, Bus Terminal.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Albany, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Albany, NY by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Albany, NY by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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