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

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

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

    best
    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 41m
    $132–835

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    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
    $106–205

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 25m
    $201–453

  4. Drive  736.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Herkimercar car 736.7 mi
    12h 34m
    $135–195

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, line 370 bus, train, bus

    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 Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus bus
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Utica Union Station to Herkimer Empire Dinerbus bus
    9h 5m
    $128–772

  6. 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 32m
    $198–1,010

  7. 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 56m
    $158–810

  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
    8h 48m
    $168–972

  9. 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 54m
    $228–528

  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 32m
    $218–538

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

    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
    10h 44m
    $132–608

Chicago to Herkimer by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration15h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 698.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Utica Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–430 and the journey takes 14h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Herkimer Empire Diner via Cleveland Bus Station and Utica Union Station in around 18h 35m.

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