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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    4h 47m
    $116–558

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    5h 16m
    $96–478

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    16h 7m
    $260–550

  4. Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    18h 40m
    $130–259

  5. Drive 816 mi

    1. Drive from Rensselaer to Chicagocar car 816 mi
    13h 57m
    $149–216

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus bus Albany
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    20h 46m
    $160–280

Rensselaer to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration16h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 736.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 16h 7m.

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