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

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There are 5 ways to get from Saratoga Springs to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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
    5h 55m
    $118–560

  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 24m
    $98–480

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 32m
    $262–552

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Schenectady to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2687
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    23h 8m
    $168–286

  5. Drive 803 mi

    1. Drive from Saratoga Springs to Chicagocar car 803 mi
    14h 1m
    $147–212

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 760.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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 $260–550 and the journey takes 15h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & Church St to Chicago Bus Station via Schenectady and New York Midtown in around 23h 8m.

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