There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Union College by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or subway
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 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 Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus
5h 24m$106–609Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 5m$190–470Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to Schenectadybus Nyc / ...
24h 41m$185–257Drive 798.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Union Collegecar 798.9 mi
13h 42m$146–211Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 370 bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDW - ALB
- Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel Stbus
5h 8m$146–809
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Union College is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Union College is to subway and fly and line 370 bus which takes 5h 8m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Union College. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Schenectady via New York, NY - Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.
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 Union College is 754 miles. The road distance is 803.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Union College without a car is to train which takes 16h 5m and costs $190 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Chicago to Union College, including transfers.
Chicago to Union College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Union College train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Union College is to train which takes 16h 5m and costs $190 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $260 and takes 24h 41m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Union College, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $190–470 and the journey takes 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Union College via New York Midtown, New York, NY - Midtown, and Schenectady in around 24h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
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
- $190–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
- Base fare
- $2
Bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Nott Terr & Chapel St
- Base fare
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Union College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Union College is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:15 AM in Chicago and 11:15 AM in Union College.
Chicago to Union College train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Union College is 804 miles. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Chicago to Union College.
There are 216+ hotels available in Union College.