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

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There are 9 ways to get from Utica to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    5h 54m
    $132–636

  2. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    6h 18m
    $100–633

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 22m
    $190–430

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    16h 50m
    $103–203

  5. Drive 723 mi

    1. Drive from Utica to Chicagocar car 723 mi
    12h 22m
    $132–191

  6. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    6h 24m
    $122–576

  7. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    6h 35m
    $127–768

  8. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    7h 5m
    $117–658

  9. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SYR - MDW
    7h 44m
    $110–733

Utica to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 671.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–430 and the journey takes 14h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utica Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via Cleveland Bus Station in around 16h 50m.

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