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How to get fromChicago to Albanyby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Albany by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 54m
    $216–388

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane ORD - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 45m
    $108–412

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2d
    $1,274–1,963

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Corvallisbus bus
    2d 6h
    $431–655

  5. Drive  2,111.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Albanycar car 2,111.6 mi
    34h 44m
    $349–504

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $216–878

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG)plane plane MDW - EUG
    2. Take the train from Eugene to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 58m
    $168–702

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 50m
    $258–461

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Albany Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 46m
    $288–951

Chicago to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,843.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Albany, OR, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Albany Amtrak Station via Portland in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Albany Amtrak Station via Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, and 14th & Jefferson & OSU in around 2d 6h.

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