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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    2. Take the train from Johnstown Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 44m
    $84–378

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 46m
    $70–361

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    12h 54m
    $193–386

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    14h 55m
    $91–174

  5. Drive 548.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Altoonacar car 548.5 mi
    9h 29m
    $101–145

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 10m
    $108–452

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MDW - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 58m
    $112–550

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ORD - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 24m
    $418–1,280

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    15h 28m
    $118–220

Chicago to Altoona by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 546.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Altoona, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Altoona Amtrak Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 12h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Altoona Bus Station via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 14h 55m.

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