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How to get fromIllinois to Poughkeepsieby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Illinois to Poughkeepsie by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    6h 29m

  2. Drive 812.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Chicago to Poughkeepsiecar car 812.5 mi
    13h 35m
    $149–215

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    18h 43m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus bus Wpp
    25h 3m

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    6h 50m

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORD - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 5m

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 6m

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane ORD - HPN
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    8h 39m

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Poughkeepsie, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station once daily, and the journey takes 18h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Metro North Station via New York Midtown, White Plains Bus Station, and TransCenter in around 25h 3m.

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