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How to get fromChicago to Skidmore Collegeby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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

    best
    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 & Ellsworth Jones Plbus bus
    6h 46m
    $178–961

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

    cheapest
    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 & Ellsworth Jones Plbus bus
    7h 19m
    $108–611

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 41m
    $441–676

  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
    21h 21m
    $156–235

  5. Drive  803.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Skidmore Collegecar car 803.5 mi
    14h 4m
    $138–199

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 761.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Skidmore College, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $430–700 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Skidmore College via Cleveland Bus Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza, Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, and Broadway & Ellsworth Jones Pl in around 21h 21m.

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