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

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Clinton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 21m
    $452–679

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane ORD - AVP
    2. Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 19m
    $124–554

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Utica Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0171
    18h 35m
    $134–205

  4. Drive  717.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Clintoncar car 717.9 mi
    12h 16m
    $131–190

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane ORD - SYR
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $132–886

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $158–861

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rochester, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 33m
    $218–1,211

  8. 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 Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 2m
    $178–1,023

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 35m
    $128–723

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 38m
    $218–539

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochesterbus bus
    3. Take the train from Rochester to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $228–529

Chicago to Clinton by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 21m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Utica Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $390–650 and the journey takes 14h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to N Park Row & Kirkland Ave via Cleveland Bus Station, Utica Bus Stop, Broad St & John St, and Utica Bay 7 in around 18h 35m.

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