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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Saratoga Springs by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, line 450 bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway & Lake Avebus bus
    6h 12m
    $148–761

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 370 bus, line 450 bus

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    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 Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway & Lake Avebus bus
    6h 38m
    $118–611

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 19m
    $263–524

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    20h 59m
    $135–262

  5. Drive 803.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Saratoga Springscar car 803.6 mi
    14h 2m
    $147–212

Chicago to Saratoga Springs by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 760.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Broadway & Lake Ave via Cleveland Bus Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany Bus Terminal, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 20h 59m.

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