There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Saratoga Springs by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 from Chicago Midway International Airport, line 450 bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDW - ALB
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway & Lake Avebus
6h 25m$168–911Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 370 bus, line 450 bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORD - ALB
- Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus
- Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway & Lake Avebus
6h 57m$108–561Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 19m$442–677Bus (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
20h 59m$158–238Drive 802.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Saratoga Springscar 802.6 mi
14h 1m$142–205
Chicago to Saratoga Springs by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Saratoga Springs is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Saratoga Springs is to fly and line 450 bus which takes 6h 25m and costs $160 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Saratoga Springs. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Broadway & Lake Ave via Cleveland Bus Station, Albany Bus Terminal and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Saratoga Springs. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Schenectady via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and Saratoga Springs is 765 miles. The road distance is 807.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Saratoga Springs without a car is to train which takes 17h 19m and costs $440 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Chicago to Saratoga Springs, including transfers.
Chicago to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Saratoga Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Saratoga Springs is to train which takes 17h 19m and costs $440 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 20h 59m.
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 $440–700 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, Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 20h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway & Lake Ave
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Gateway Plaza Mobility Center
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Broadway & Lake Ave
- Base fare
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Saratoga Springs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Saratoga Springs is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:28 AM in Chicago and 9:28 AM in Saratoga Springs.
Chicago to Saratoga Springs train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Saratoga Springs is 807 miles. It takes approximately 14h 1m to drive from Chicago to Saratoga Springs.
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