There are 5 ways to get from Watervliet to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 50m$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 14m$86–468Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 28m$192–472Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h 24m$128–218Drive 811.6 mi
- Drive from Watervliet to Chicagocar 811.6 mi
14h 2m$149–214
Watervliet to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watervliet to Chicago is to bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 20h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Watervliet to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Watervliet station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Watervliet 19th St Station - 2nd Ave & 19th St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Broadway & Orange St / Van Tromp St, Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Watervliet to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.
The distance between Watervliet and Chicago is 740 miles. The road distance is 816.3 miles.
The best way to get from Watervliet to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 17h 28m and costs $190 - $480.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Watervliet to Chicago, including transfers.
Watervliet to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Watervliet to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Watervliet to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $480 and takes 17h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 20h 24m.
What companies run services between Watervliet, NY, USA and Chicago, 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 $190–470 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
- $190–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Watervliet to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Watervliet. It is currently 12:51 PM in Watervliet and 11:51 AM in Chicago.
Watervliet to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watervliet to Chicago is 816 miles. It takes approximately 14h 2m to drive from Watervliet to Chicago.
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