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How to get fromChicago to Schenectadyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Schenectady by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    4h 34m
    $126–709
  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    5h 4m
    $96–499
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 45m
    $210–480
  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus Greyhound US0171
    19h 23m
    $138–268
  5. Drive 798.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Schenectadycar car 798.2 mi
    13h 39m
    $146–211

Chicago to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $210–480 and the journey takes 15h 45m.

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