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How to get fromChicago to Lake Georgeby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lake George by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus bus
    5h 59m
    $160–795

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 Albany to Lake Georgebus bus
    6h 26m
    $130–645

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Lake Georgebus bus Adt A113
    21h 15m
    $265–630

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Albany to Lake Georgebus bus
    21h 15m
    $148–292

  5. Drive 827.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Georgecar car 827.8 mi
    14h 32m
    $152–219

Chicago to Lake George by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lake George via Cleveland Bus Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Albany in around 21h 15m.

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