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How to get fromNorth Chicago to Albanyby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from North Chicago to Albany by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    6h 5m
    $141–765

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    6h 15m
    $122–616

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    18h 44m
    $258–559

  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
    22h 30m
    $134–261

  5. Drive 845.7 mi

    1. Drive from North Chicago to Albanycar car 845.7 mi
    14h 52m
    $155–223

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from North Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    23h 38m
    $158–289

North Chicago to Albany by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 771.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from North Chicago to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 18h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from North Chicago to Albany Bus Terminal, NY via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 22h 30m.

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