There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Schenectady by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)MDW - ALB
5h 31m$128–707Train
cheapest- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle StreetRi
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SchenectadyLake Shore Limited
18h 5m$104–277Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to New York MidtownFlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to SchenectadyNyc
27h 36m$149–220Drive 811.1 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Schenectady811.1 mi
13h 46m$148–214Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)ORD - ALB
6h 22m$208–566
Joliet to Schenectady by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Schenectady is to bus which costs $140 - $220 and takes 27h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Schenectady is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Schenectady via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, Chicago and Midtown - 400 8th Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Schenectady. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Schenectady via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
The distance between Joliet and Schenectady is 761 miles. The road distance is 815.9 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Schenectady without a car is to train which takes 18h 5m and costs $100 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Joliet to Schenectady, including transfers.
Joliet to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
Joliet to Schenectady train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Schenectady is to train which takes 18h 5m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 27h 36m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Schenectady, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Schenectady via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 18h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Schenectady via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, New York Midtown, and Midtown - 400 8th Ave in around 27h 36m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $9–24
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $3–50
- Business - advance purchase
- $4–60
- Business Class
- $8–150
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
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $110–180
- foxbus88@gmail.com
- Website
- capitalbustour.com
Bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35
- Website
- https://www.capitalbustour.com
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More Questions & Answers
Joliet to Schenectady bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Schenectady is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 3:33 PM in Joliet and 4:33 PM in Schenectady.
Joliet to Schenectady train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Schenectady is 816 miles. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Joliet to Schenectady.
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