There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to New Paltz by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus
6h 34m$158–618Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ORD - HPN
- Take the bus from White Plains to New Paltzbus
8h 16m$108–508Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 14m$218–515Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus Adt A104-D / ...
22h 32m$172–287Drive 805.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to New Paltzcar 805.1 mi
13h 25m$147–213Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus
6h 20m$228–718Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ORD - EWR
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus
6h 50m$166–943Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORD - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Kingstonbus
7h 48m$128–674Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDW - ALB
- Take the bus from Albany to Kingstonbus
7h 32m$168–874Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane ORD - AVP
- Take the bus from Scranton to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus
9h 17m$158–545
Chicago to New Paltz by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to New Paltz is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to New Paltz is to fly and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $220 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to New Paltz. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at New Paltz via 8 Av/W 31 St and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to New Paltz station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.
The distance between Chicago and New Paltz is 864 miles. The road distance is 809.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to New Paltz without a car is to train which takes 20h 14m and costs $210 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Chicago to New Paltz, including transfers.
Chicago to New Paltz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to New Paltz train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to New Paltz is to train which takes 20h 14m and costs $210 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 22h 32m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and New Paltz, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $210–550 and the journey takes 18h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New Paltz via New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, and New York in around 22h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Albany to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from Albany to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from White Plains to New Paltz
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $37–39
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to New Paltz bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
New Paltz is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:52 PM in Chicago and 7:52 PM in New Paltz.
Chicago to New Paltz train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to New Paltz is 810 miles. It takes approximately 13h 25m to drive from Chicago to New Paltz.
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