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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    6h 1m
    $220–687

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane ORD - HPN
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    8h 15m
    $108–496

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    19h 24m
    $494–760

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    23h 56m
    $174–273

  5. Drive  799.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Beaconcar car 799.4 mi
    13h 14m
    $146–211

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    6h 21m
    $150–587

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ORD - JFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train
    6h 36m
    $342–898

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORD - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain train
    7h 15m
    $160–828

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 46m
    $178–1,031

Chicago to Beacon by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration19h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$494Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 795 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $480–750 and the journey takes 18h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Beekman St & High St via New York Midtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 23h 56m.

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