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How to get fromClinton to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Clinton to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 36m
    $446–716

  2. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    9h 13m
    $96–625

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    19h 31m
    $137–218

  4. Drive  718 mi

    1. Drive from Clinton to Chicagocar car 718 mi
    12h 16m
    $127–184

  5. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    8h 56m
    $153–811

  6. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    9h 10m
    $128–621

  7. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SYR - MDW
    11h 6m
    $121–785

  8. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    9h 47m
    $158–872

  9. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    10h 15m
    $118–672

Clinton to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 36m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $390–650 and the journey takes 14h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from College St & Williams St to Chicago Bus Station via Utica Centro Hub, Utica Bus Stop, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 19h 31m.

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