There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station by plane, train (Amtrak), 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
4h 55m$106–608Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALB - ORD
5h 23m$86–468Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 39m$190–460Drive 798.3 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationcar 798.3 mi
13h 39m$146–211
Schenectady to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $100 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 39m.
The distance between Schenectady and Chicago Union Station is 741 miles. The road distance is 803 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 15h 39m and costs $190 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
Schenectady to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 15h 39m.
Chicago Union Station is 1h behind Schenectady. It is currently 3:39 PM in Schenectady and 2:39 PM in Chicago Union Station.
Schenectady to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–460 and the journey takes 15h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–460
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Chicago Union Station is 803 miles. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station.
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