There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ALB - MDW
5h 13m$118–610Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALB - ORD
5h 42m$102–490Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 58m$262–552Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h 58m$128–254Drive 798.6 mi
- Drive from Rotterdam to Chicagocar 798.6 mi
13h 41m$146–211
Rotterdam to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Chicago is to bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 20h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Broadway & Denver Ave and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Veterans Park Station - State St & Veeder Ave, Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Chicago is 744 miles. The road distance is 803.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 16h 58m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Rotterdam to Chicago, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rotterdam to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 16h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 20h 58m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, 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 Schenectady to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 15h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Rotterdam. It is currently 4:56 PM in Rotterdam and 3:56 PM in Chicago.
Rotterdam to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Chicago is 803 miles. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Rotterdam to Chicago.
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