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

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

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

    best
    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
    7h 49m
    $133–640

  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
    8h 11m
    $101–634

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 41m
    $198–459

  4. 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
    18h 45m
    $102–207

  5. Drive  736.7 mi

    1. Drive from Herkimer to Chicagocar car 736.7 mi
    12h 34m
    $135–195

  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
    8h 19m
    $123–580

  7. 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
    8h 30m
    $128–771

  8. 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
    9h
    $118–661

  9. Train, bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scrantonbus bus
    3. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVP - ORD
    10h 32m
    $146–652

Herkimer to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 687.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–430 and the journey takes 14h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Herkimer Empire Diner to Chicago Bus Station via Utica Bus Stop and Cleveland Bus Station in around 18h 45m.

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