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How to get fromNorth Adams to Chicagoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from North Adams to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pittsfield to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    7h 52m
    $124–674

  2. Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pittsfield to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    8h 20m
    $104–504

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    20h 15m
    $472–752

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsfield to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 25m
    $153–245

  5. Drive  848.9 mi

    1. Drive from North Adams to Chicagocar car 848.9 mi
    14h 58m
    $155–224

  6. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    8h 54m
    $127–527

  7. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    9h 24m
    $107–427

North Adams to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$472Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 794.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between North Adams, MA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Pittsfield Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $470–750 and the journey takes 18h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Adams Center to Chicago Bus Station via Pittsfield ITC, Pittsfield, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 22h 25m.

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