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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Catskill by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Catskillbus bus
    5h 44m
    $168–840

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Catskillbus bus
    6h 18m
    $118–590

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    17h 47m
    $279–606

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Catskillbus bus Adt A276
    26h 42m
    $168–321

  5. Drive 829.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Catskillcar car 829.1 mi
    14h 29m
    $152–219

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Hudson Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 32m
    $186–812

Chicago to Catskill by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration26h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 770.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Catskill via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Hudson Amtrak Station in around 17h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Catskill via New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, and New York in around 26h 42m.

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