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How to get fromChicago to Rensselaer Polytechnic Instituteby subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 370 bus

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    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeMDW - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Ferry St & 3rd Stbus
    5h
    $126–659

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    17h 33m
    $134–310

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York MidtownbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to 128 Central Ave, Albany, NYbusNyc
    24h 57m
    $141–303

  4. Drive 814.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutecar814.3 mi
    13h 55m
    $149–215

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 370 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)planeORD - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Rt 7 & Ronald Dr to Ferry St & 3rd Stbus
    5h 32m
    $206–559

Chicago to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–310 and the journey takes 16h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute via New York Midtown, Midtown - 400 8th Ave, 128 Central Ave, Albany, NY, Washington Ave & Lexington Ave, Broadway & Steuben St, Broadway & Orange St, and Congress Station - 4th St & Congress St in around 24h 57m.

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