There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 370 bus
best- 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 Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadwaybus
4h 58m$106–609Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 45m$210–470Bus (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
19h 25m$121–234Drive 797.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Schenectady (Station)car 797.8 mi
13h 38m$146–211Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDW - ALB
4h 41m$146–809
Chicago to Schenectady (Station) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station) is to bus which costs $120 - $240 and takes 19h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Schenectady (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway via Cleveland Bus Station and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Chicago and Schenectady (Station) is 755 miles. The road distance is 802.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station) without a car is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs $210 - $470.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station), including transfers.
Chicago to Schenectady (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Schenectady (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station) is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs $210 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 19h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $850 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Schenectady (Station), NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $210–470 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway via Cleveland Bus Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Albany Bus Terminal in around 19h 25m.
- 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 Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway
- Base fare
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Schenectady (Station) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Schenectady (Station) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:01 AM in Chicago and 12:01 PM in Schenectady (Station).
Chicago to Schenectady (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Schenectady (Station) is 802 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Chicago to Schenectady (Station).
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