There are 6 ways to get from Albany to Great Lakes by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (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 to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ALB - MKE
5h 56m$164–854Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALB - ORD
5h 10m$96–498Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 19m$257–537Bus
- Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
21h 2m$154–259Drive 809.1 mi
- Drive from Albany to Chicagocar 809.1 mi
14h 6m$148–214Fly to Traverse City
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane ALB - TVC
5h 51m$114–604
Albany to Great Lakes by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Great Lakes is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $95 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Albany, NY and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via New York Midtown and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Great Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
The distance between Albany and Great Lakes is 727 miles. The road distance is 813.9 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Great Lakes without a car is to train which takes 16h 19m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Albany to Great Lakes, including transfers.
Albany to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Albany, NY station.
Albany to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 16h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 21h 2m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 16h 7m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Albany County Airport to Traverse City via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Traverse City via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Traverse City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Albany County Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
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 General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Albany County Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Traverse City via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
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 General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Albany County Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Albany County Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–950
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
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Albany to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Great Lakes is 814 miles. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from Albany to Great Lakes.
There are 58+ hotels available in Great Lakes.