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The average bus between Chicago and Albany takes 21h 26m and the fastest bus takes 18h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Albany. 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 twice daily between Chicago and Albany. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Albany at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Albany. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Albany station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.
Chicago to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Albany bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany station.
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The distance between Chicago and Albany is 1185.8 km. The road distance is 1341 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Albany via Atlanta Bus Station in around 21h.
