There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station) by 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.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MDW - ALB
4h 38m$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 10m$92–489Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 45m$100–270Drive 798.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Schenectady (Station)car 798.4 mi
13h 36m$146–211
Chicago to Schenectady (Station) by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station) is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $120 - $750.
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 (Station) is 742 miles. The road distance is 803.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station) without a car is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs $100 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station), including transfers.
Chicago to Schenectady (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Schenectady (Station) is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 15h 45m.
Schenectady (Station) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:40 PM in Chicago and 4:40 PM in Schenectady (Station).
Chicago to Schenectady (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Schenectady (Station), NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady twice daily. Tickets cost $100–270 and the journey takes 15h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
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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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Schenectady (Station) is 803 miles. It takes approximately 13h 36m to drive from Chicago to Schenectady (Station).
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