The average bus between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and Chicago takes 32h 53m and the fastest bus takes 30h 35m. There is at least one bus per day from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run once daily between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Chicago at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at A.T.C. and take an average of 32h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


31h 35m • 2 changes
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35h 35m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


31h 35m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


35h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) station and arriving at Chicago station via St Louis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 53m.
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicago bus services, operated by ABQ Ride, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicago bus services, operated by ABQ Ride, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) and Chicago is 1,814 km. The road distance is 2,210 km.
You can take a bus from Sunport @ Arrivals Level to Chicago Bus Station via A.T.C. , Albuquerque Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 29h 36m.