There are 5 ways to get from Union College to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 370 bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ALB - MDW
5h 4m$106–608Fly Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALB - ORD
5h 28m$86–468Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 59m$190–470Drive 798.8 mi
- Drive from Union College to Chicagocar 798.8 mi
13h 41m$146–211Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SYR - ORD
7h 51m$115–636
Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Union College to Chicago is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Union College to Chicago is to line 370 bus and fly which takes 5h 4m 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 Union College and Chicago is 741 miles. The road distance is 803.4 miles.
The best way to get from Union College to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 15h 59m and costs $190 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Union College to Chicago, including transfers.
Union College to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Union College to Chicago is to train which takes 15h 59m and costs $190 - $470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $470 and takes 5h 28m.
Chicago is 1h behind Union College. It is currently 10:17 AM in Union College and 9:17 AM in Chicago.
Union College to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Union College, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–470 and the journey takes 15h 39m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
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
- $190–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 518-482-8822
- [email protected]
- Website
- CDTA
Bus from Nott Terr & State St to Rt 7 & Ronald Dr
- Base fare
- $2
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Yes, the driving distance between Union College to Chicago is 803 miles. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Union College to Chicago.
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