There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Rensselaer by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 905 bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORD - ALB
- Take the bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Avbus
4h 45m$106–609Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 23m$210–480Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
18h 20m$119–232Drive 810.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Rensselaercar 810.6 mi
14h 10m$148–214Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDW - ALB
4h 28m$146–809Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus Nyc
21h 10m$144–248
Chicago to Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rensselaer is to bus via Brook Park which costs $110 - $240 and takes 18h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rensselaer is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 23m.
The distance between Chicago and Rensselaer is 754 miles. The road distance is 815.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 16h 23m and costs $210 - $480.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Chicago to Rensselaer, including transfers.
Chicago to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rensselaer is to train which takes 16h 23m and costs $210 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Brook Park, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 18h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $850 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rensselaer, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $210–480 and the journey takes 16h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Cleveland Bus Station in around 18h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–480
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Colonie Station - Central Ave & Northway Mall to Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av
- Base fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rensselaer is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:17 PM in Chicago and 9:17 PM in Rensselaer.
Chicago to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rensselaer is 815 miles. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Chicago to Rensselaer.
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