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How to get fromChicago to Amsterdamby subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Amsterdam by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, line 370 bus, line 605 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Main St & Market Stbus bus
    6h 12m
    $148–761

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, line 370 bus, line 605 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Main St & Market Stbus bus
    6h 39m
    $118–611

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 13m
    $257–527

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Amsterdambus bus 253
    18h 10m
    $119–243

  5. Drive 783.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Amsterdamcar car 783.2 mi
    13h 22m
    $143–207

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane ORD - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Amsterdambus bus
    8h 3m
    $142–717

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Amsterdambus bus
    9h 11m
    $124–553

Chicago to Amsterdam by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Amsterdam, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Amsterdam via Cleveland Bus Station and Syracuse in around 18h 10m.

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