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How to get fromPoughkeepsie to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    6h 19m
    $106–508

  2. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    6h 39m
    $86–338

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    18h 2m
    $240–550

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metro North Station to TransCenterbus bus Wpp
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    21h 41m
    $114–214

  5. Drive 812.2 mi

    1. Drive from Poughkeepsie to Chicagocar car 812.2 mi
    13h 33m
    $149–215

  6. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    6h 37m
    $141–789

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

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    7h 27m
    $90–346

  8. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    8h 36m
    $470–648

  9. Train, bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    9h 52m
    $147–448

Poughkeepsie to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 18h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro North Station to Chicago Bus Station via TransCenter, White Plains Bus Station, and New York Midtown in around 21h 41m.

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