There are 5 ways to get from Albany to Schaumburg by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or subway
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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALB - ORD
5h 10m$98–502Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 39m$258–542Bus
- 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 / ...
22h 54m$157–268Drive 837.6 mi
- Drive from Albany to Schaumburgcar 837.6 mi
14h 42m$153–221Line 905 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, line 600 bus
- Take the bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Centerbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ALB - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Centerbus
6h 5m$120–616
Albany to Schaumburg by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Albany to Schaumburg is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Albany to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $95 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Albany, NY and arriving at Northwest Transportation Center via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany station to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Rosemont via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
The distance between Albany and Schaumburg is 749 miles. The road distance is 842.5 miles.
The best way to get from Albany to Schaumburg without a car is to train which takes 17h 39m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Albany to Schaumburg, including transfers.
Albany to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Albany, NY station.
Albany to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $95 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 17h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 22h 54m.
What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Schaumburg, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 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
- 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
- $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
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- delta.com
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
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemont
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- 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
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Hawk/Capitol Station - Washington Ave & Hawk St to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center
- Base fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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More Questions & Answers
Albany to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Schaumburg is 1h behind Albany. It is currently 3:20 PM in Albany and 2:20 PM in Schaumburg.
Albany to Schaumburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Schaumburg is 842 miles. It takes approximately 14h 42m to drive from Albany to Schaumburg.
There are 303+ hotels available in Schaumburg.