There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Rensselaer by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Chicago to Rensselaer by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rensselaer is to bus which costs $14 - $27 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rensselaer is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Rensselaer Bus Stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Rensselaer Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Chicago and Rensselaer is 74 miles. The road distance is 81.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rensselaer without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $23 - $50.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs three times a week.
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 1h 50m and costs $23 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rensselaer, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost $14–27 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Rensselaer Bus Stop station.
Chicago to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rensselaer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rensselaer is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Chicago to Rensselaer.
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