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

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There are 5 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Line 450 bus, line 370 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus bus
    3. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    6h 27m
    $138–710

  2. Line 450 bus, line 370 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway & Church St to Gateway Plaza Mobility Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gateway Plaza Mobility Center to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus bus
    3. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    6h 56m
    $98–510

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 34m
    $442–702

  4. Bus (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
    21h 35m
    $154–238

  5. Drive  803 mi

    1. Drive from Saratoga Springs to Chicagocar car 803 mi
    14h 1m
    $142–205

Saratoga Springs to Chicago by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 760.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $440–700 and the journey takes 15h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & Church St to Chicago Bus Station via Gateway Plaza Mobility Center, Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - Broadway & Hudson Av, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 21h 35m.

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