What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ballston Spa?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ballston Spa is to bus which costs $130 - $230 and takes 20h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Ballston Spa?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ballston Spa is to subway and fly and line 370 bus and line 450 bus which takes 6h and costs $140 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Ballston Spa?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Rt 50 & High St via Cleveland Bus Station, Albany Bus Terminal and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Ballston Spa?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Ballston Spa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.

How far is it from Chicago to Ballston Spa?

The distance between Chicago and Ballston Spa is 771 miles. The road distance is 807.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Ballston Spa without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Ballston Spa without a car is to train which takes 16h 54m and costs $190 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Ballston Spa?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Chicago to Ballston Spa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Ballston Spa bus from?

Chicago to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Ballston Spa train from?

Chicago to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Ballston Spa?

The best way to get from Chicago to Ballston Spa is to train which takes 16h 54m and costs $190 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 20h 34m.

Where does the Chicago to Ballston Spa bus arrive?

Chicago to Ballston Spa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Ballston Spa?

Ballston Spa is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:37 PM in Chicago and 10:37 PM in Ballston Spa.

Where does the Chicago to Ballston Spa train arrive?

Chicago to Ballston Spa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Ballston Spa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ballston Spa is 807 miles. It takes approximately 13h 49m to drive from Chicago to Ballston Spa.

Where can I stay near Ballston Spa?

There are 156+ hotels available in Ballston Spa.

Chicago to Ballston Spa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 370 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Ballston Spa by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 370 bus, line 450 bus
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORD - ALB
2. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus
6h 15m
$108–611
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 54m
$199–467
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
20h 34m
$134–222
Drive 802.4 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Ballston Spacar 802.4 mi
13h 49m
$147–212
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 370 bus, line 450 bus
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDW - ALB
3. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
4. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 50 & High Stbus
6h
$148–811

Chicago to Ballston Spa by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

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16h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 766.5 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $190–470 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rt 50 & High St via Cleveland Bus Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany Bus Terminal, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 20h 34m.

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