How to Travel from

Chicago to Albany

by Plane, Route or Car

United States of America Chicago Albany

Cheapest

By car (3 408 km)

32 h 19 min

3408 km.

from $187

Fastest

Other

Bus

24 h 9 min

1142 km.

from $242.91

Bus, Plane

7 h 49 min

1142 km.

from $198.82

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany

Ave. Duration:

2h 7m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$242.03–$522.28

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse

Ave. Duration:

1h 51m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$178.34–$700.62

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany

Ave. Duration:

4h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.39–$369.42

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse

Ave. Duration:

4h 1m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$76.43–$216.56

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany

Ave. Duration:

2h 3m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$242.03–$496.81

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse

Ave. Duration:

1h 50m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$108.28–$636.93

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$165.60–$496.81

Plane from Midway International Airport to Albany

Ave. Duration:

1h 51m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.60–$522.28

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer

Ave. Duration:

16h 23m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$82.80–$292.99

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from New York to Albany

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$11.46–$114.65

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New

Ave. Duration:

20h 20m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$82.80–$267.51

OurBus

Phone:

+1-844-800-6828

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

ourbus.com

Bus from Syracuse Airport, NY to Albany,

Ave. Duration:

2h 45m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$7.64–$59.87

Trailways

Phone:

+1 800-858-8555

Website:

trailways.com

Bus from New York to Albany

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$40.76–$89.17

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Albany?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Albany is to train which costs $70.65 - $250 and takes 16h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Albany?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Albany is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs $239.13 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Albany?

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 New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Albany?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 23m.

How far is it from Chicago to Albany?

The distance between Chicago and Albany is 1203 km. The road distance is 1311.4 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Albany without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Albany without a car is to train which takes 16h 23m and costs $70.65 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Albany?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Chicago to Albany, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Albany bus from?

Chicago to Albany bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Albany train from?

Chicago to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Albany?

The best way to get from Chicago to Albany is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $206.52 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70.65 - $250 and takes 16h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $81.52 - $326.09 and takes 24h 9m.

Where does the Chicago to Albany bus arrive?

Chicago to Albany bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Albany?

Albany is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 23:29 in Chicago and 00:29 in Albany.

Where does the Chicago to Albany train arrive?

Chicago to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Albany?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Albany is 1311 km. It takes approximately 13h 48m to drive from Chicago to Albany.

Which airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport to Albany County Airport Airport?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport to Albany County Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Albany?

Book your Chicago to Albany train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Albany?

Book your Chicago to Albany bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Albany?

There are 182+ hotels available in Albany. Prices start at $38.90 per night.

Book in Albany

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany At Albany Mall

2628 Dawson Road, Albany

Great

9.5

The Morgan State House

393 State Street, Albany

Great

Hampton Inn & Suites Albany-Downtown

25 Chapel St, Albany

Fine

8.4

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New York State Capitol

The New York State Capitol, the seat of the New York state government, is located in Albany, the capital city of the U. state of New York. The capitol building is part of the Empire State Plaza complex on State Street in Capitol Park. Housing the New York State Legislature, the building was completed in 1899 at a cost of US$25 million (equivalent to $774 million in modern dollars), making it the most expensive government building of its time. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, then included as a contributing property when the Lafayette Park Historic District was listed in 1978. The New York State Capitol was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1979.

New York State Museum

The New York State Museum is a research-backed institution in Albany, New York, United States. It is located on Madison Avenue, attached to the south side of the Empire State Plaza, facing onto the plaza and towards the New York State Capitol. The museum houses art, artifacts (prehistoric and historic), and ecofacts that reflect New York’s cultural, natural, and geological development. Operated by the New York State Education Department's Office of Cultural Education, it is the oldest and largest state museum in the US. Formerly located in the State Education Building, the museum now occupies the first four floors of the Cultural Education Center, a ten-story, 1,500,000-square-foot (140,000 m2) building that also houses the New York State Archives and New York State Library.

Times Union Center

MVP Arena (originally Knickerbocker Arena, and then the Pepsi Arena and Times Union Center) is an indoor arena located in Albany, New York. It is configurable and can accommodate from 6,000 to 17,500 people, with a maximum seating capacity of 15,500 for sporting events.

Albany

Albany is the capital and oldest city in the U.S. state of New York and the seat of and the most populous city in the county of the same name. It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, about 10 mi south of its confluence with the Mohawk River, and about 135 mi north of New York City.

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Four ways to Travel from Chicago to Albany

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

OurBus

Trailways

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Albany?

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Albany?

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Albany?

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Albany?

How far is it from Chicago to Albany?

How do I travel from Chicago to Albany without a car?

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Albany?

Where do I catch the Chicago to Albany bus from?

Where do I catch the Chicago to Albany train from?

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Albany?

Where does the Chicago to Albany bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Chicago and Albany?

Where does the Chicago to Albany train arrive?

Can I drive from Chicago to Albany?

Which airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport to Albany County Airport Airport?

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Albany?

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Albany?

Where can I stay near Albany?