There are 4 ways to get from Aurora to Schenectady by train, 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.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)ORD - ALB
6h 31m$208–566Train
cheapest- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union StationBnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SchenectadyLake Shore Limited
18h$104–277Drive 828.5 mi
- Drive from Aurora to Schenectady828.5 mi
14h 19m$152–219Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)MDW - ALB
6h 20m$128–666
Aurora to Schenectady by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aurora to Schenectady is to train which costs $100 - $280 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Aurora to Schenectady is to train and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Aurora and arriving at Schenectady via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Aurora and Schenectady is 791 miles. The road distance is 833.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aurora to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 18h and costs $100 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Aurora to Schenectady, including transfers.
Aurora to Schenectady train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
Schenectady is 1h ahead of Aurora. It is currently 11:32 PM in Aurora and 12:32 AM in Schenectady.
Aurora to Schenectady train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aurora to Schenectady is 833 miles. It takes approximately 14h 19m to drive from Aurora to Schenectady.
What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Aurora to Schenectady via Chicago Union Station in around 18h.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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