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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $154 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $154, while a flight costs an average of $613.
Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$209 Average price | $613 Average price | $154 Average price Cheapest |
16h 36m Average total duration 16h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 39m Average total duration 23h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY costing on average $209.
A bus is $459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY costing on average $613.
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 36m.
Bus takes on average 23h 39m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Albany, NY
How to get from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- · 6:00 PM19h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$1891One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 6:00 PM19h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$1891One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UA279211:59 AM2h05O'Hare International Airport3:04 PMAlbany International Airport$3121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 48 Lake Shore Limited9:30 PM16h23Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL2:53 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$2061One-way0 transfers
- 48 Lake Shore Limited · 64 Maple Leaf9:30 PM19h34Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:04 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$2291One-way1 transfer
- 48 Lake Shore Limited · 64 Maple Leaf9:30 PM19h34Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL6:04 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$2381One-way1 transfer
- · · · 10:15 AM27h25Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL2:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$2191One-way3 transfers
FlixBus+ · 12:25 PM21h45Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:10 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal$2301One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 PM23h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:20 PMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY$2511One-way1 transfer
AA62588:28 AM2h18O'Hare International Airport11:46 AMAlbany International Airport$2591One-way0 transfers- AA49608:39 PM2h20O'Hare International Airport11:59 PMAlbany International Airport$2591One-way0 transfers
- AA62713:32 PM2h21O'Hare International Airport6:53 PMAlbany International Airport$2591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY costing on average $209.
A bus is $459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY costing on average $613.
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 36m.
Bus takes on average 23h 39m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Albany, Bus Terminal.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Albany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Albany International Airport.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Albany, NY by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Albany, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Albany, NY by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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