The train between Chicago and Albany takes 2d 3h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Chicago and Albany. The earliest departure is at 3:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 3:05 PM which arrives into Albany at 4:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Albany. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Albany station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 3h.
Chicago to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Albany train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Albany is 2,866.7 km. The road distance is 3,736 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Albany Amtrak Station via Portland in around 2d.