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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Bard Collegeby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Bard College by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus
    8h 47m
    $226–593

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane ORD - HPN
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus
    10h 57m
    $128–552

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    18h 40m
    $326–627

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus bus Wpp
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus C
    24h 14m
    $151–256

  5. Drive 826.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Bard Collegecar car 826.6 mi
    14h 8m
    $151–218

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus
    9h 27m
    $164–920

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Bard Collegebus bus
    9h 52m
    $134–770

Chicago Union Station to Bard College by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Bard College, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rhinecliff Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 18h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Bard College via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, White Plains Station, TransCenter, Poughkeepsie Train Station, and Bard College in around 24h 14m.

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