There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Schenectady 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 from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDW - ALB
4h 34m$126–709Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane ORD - ALB
5h 4m$96–499Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 45m$210–480Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
19h 23m$138–268Drive 798.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Schenectadycar 798.2 mi
13h 39m$146–211
Chicago to Schenectady by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Schenectady is to bus which costs $130 - $270 and takes 19h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Schenectady is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Schenectady station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Veterans Park Station - State St & Nott Terr via Cleveland Bus Station and Albany Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Schenectady. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Chicago and Schenectady is 739 miles. The road distance is 802.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs $210 - $480.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Chicago to Schenectady, including transfers.
Chicago to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Schenectady is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $480 and takes 15h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 19h 23m.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
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
- $210–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Schenectady bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Schenectady is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:29 AM in Chicago and 12:29 PM in Schenectady.
Chicago to Schenectady train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Schenectady is 803 miles. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Chicago to Schenectady.
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