The average train between Chatham and Schenectady takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Chatham to Schenectady. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Chatham and Schenectady. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Chatham is at 2:10 PM which arrives into Schenectady at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Penn Station and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 24m • 1 change
5h 56m • 1 change
4h 29m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at Schenectady station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Chatham to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to Schenectady train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Schenectady station.
The distance between Chatham and Schenectady is 233.5 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to Schenectady via Penn Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 7m.