There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Deerfield by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ALB - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfieldtrain
6h 22m$120–614Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALB - ORD
6h 18m$106–496Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 35m$264–542Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
22h 33m$171–290Drive 834.4 mi
- Drive from Albany to Deerfieldcar 834.4 mi
14h 40m$153–220
Albany to Deerfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Deerfield is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Deerfield is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Deerfield station. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Deerfield. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Deerfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
The distance between Albany and Deerfield is 765 miles. The road distance is 839.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Deerfield without a car is to train which takes 17h 35m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Albany to Deerfield, including transfers.
Albany to Deerfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Albany to Deerfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Deerfield is to train which takes 17h 35m and costs $260 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 22h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $500 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Deerfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 16h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Deerfield via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Deerfield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Deerfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Deerfield is 1h behind Albany. It is currently 2:04 PM in Albany and 1:04 PM in Deerfield.
Albany to Deerfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Deerfield is 839 miles. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Albany to Deerfield.
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