There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 905 bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORD - ALB
- Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus
5h 33m$106–609Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 23m$200–470Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
18h 58m$129–214Drive 811.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaercar 811.5 mi
14h 11m$149–214Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 905 bus
- Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDW - ALB
- Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus
5h 21m$146–809
Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer is to bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 18h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer is to subway and fly and line 905 bus which takes 5h 21m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Albany - Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 23m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Albany - Rensselaer is 756 miles. The road distance is 816.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 16h 23m and costs $200 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer is to train which takes 16h 23m and costs $200 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 18h 58m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $200–470 and the journey takes 16h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer via Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Albany Bus Terminal, NY in around 18h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av
- Base fare
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Albany - Rensselaer is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 7:47 AM in Chicago Union Station and 8:47 AM in Albany - Rensselaer.
Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer is 816 miles. It takes approximately 14h 11m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Albany - Rensselaer.
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