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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 Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    best
    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 18m
    $202–813

  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 36m
    $148–591

  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
    $759–1,523

  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 Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Portland Amtrak Station to Albany Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $382–744

  5. Drive 2,116 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Albanycar car 2,116 mi
    35h 24m
    $387–558

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

    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 45m
    $232–363

  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
    10h 34m
    $188–791

  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
    13h 4m
    $226–438

  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 48m
    $246–858

Chicago to Albany by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$759Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,849.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

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, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Portland Amtrak Station in around 2d 5h.

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