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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 $107. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 $107, and a flight costs an average of $177.
Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$236 Average price Cheapest | $451 Average price |
16h 25m Average total duration 15h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
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 $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY costing on average $236 (€191).
A bus is $229 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY costing on average $451 (€364).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 55m.
Bus takes on average 31h 7m.
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 PM23h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:20 PMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY$1261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 PM23h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station1:20 PMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY$1261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
UA277412:15 PM2h11O'Hare International Airport3:26 PMAlbany International Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 48 Lake Shore Limited9:30 PM15h45Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL2:15 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$1381One-way0 transfers
- 48 Lake Shore Limited9:30 PM16h23Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL2:53 PMAlbany / Rensselaer Amtrak, Rensselaer, NY$1381One-way0 transfers
- 48 Lake Shore Limited · 64 Maple Leaf9:30 PM19h09Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL5:39 PMSchenectady Station, Schenectady, NY$1581One-way1 transfer
· +FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM26h05Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station10:05 AMAlbany, Collins Circle (SUNY - Near Flagpoles), NY$1271One-way3 transfers- · 6:00 PM19h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station2:40 PMAlbany, Bus Terminal$1271One-way1 transfer
- · +FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM25h45Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station9:45 AMAlbany, Bus Terminal$1281One-way3 transfers
AA42569:42 AM2h15O'Hare International Airport12:57 PMAlbany International Airport$2151One-way0 transfers- AA34638:54 PM2h17O'Hare International Airport12:11 AMAlbany International Airport$2151One-way0 transfers
- AA42407:03 AM2h17O'Hare International Airport10:20 AMAlbany International Airport$2151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY costing on average $236 (€191).
A bus is $229 (€185) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Albany, NY costing on average $451 (€364).
Other travel options to Albany, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 55m.
Bus takes on average 31h 7m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Albany, Bus Terminal.
- 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 Schenectady Station, Schenectady, NY.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Albany, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Albany, NY by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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