There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Albany by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)plane MDW - ABY
5h 45m$112–512Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY)plane ORD - ABY
6h 22m$92–412Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Albanybus Greyhound US0636 / ...
18h 50m$139–264Drive 835 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Albanycar 835 mi
15h 46m$153–221
Chicago to Albany by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Albany is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 18h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Albany is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Albany. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Albany via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
The distance between Chicago and Albany is 755 miles. The road distance is 839.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Albany without a car is to bus which takes 18h 50m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Chicago to Albany, including transfers.
Chicago to Albany bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Albany is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 18h 50m.
Chicago to Albany bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Albany is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:38 AM in Chicago and 10:38 AM in Albany.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Albany, GA, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Albany via Atlanta Bus Station in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Southwest Georgia Regional Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Albany is 840 miles. It takes approximately 15h 46m to drive from Chicago to Albany.
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