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How to get fromAlbany to Lake Michiganby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Albany to Lake Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    4h 39m
    $116–608

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    5h 10m
    $96–498

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    16h 19m
    $260–538

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany, NY to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    21h 2m
    $164–259

  5. Drive 809.1 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Chicagocar car 809.1 mi
    14h 6m
    $148–214

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ALB - MKE
    5h 56m
    $164–854

  7. Fly to Traverse City

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ALB - TVC
    5h 51m
    $114–604

Albany to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. 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.

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