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How to get fromRensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Chicago Union Stationby bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Chicago Union Station by bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Line 370 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Riverfront Station - New 3rd St & Front St to Rt 7 & Ronald Drbus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeALB - MDW
    3. Take the subway from Midway to Quincysubway
    5h 19m
    $114–608

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    17h 47m
    $76–242

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 128 Central Ave, Albany, NY to Midtown - 400 8th AvebusSchenectady
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    26h 14m
    $132–248

  4. Drive 814.3 mi

    1. Drive from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Chicago Union Stationcar814.3 mi
    13h 57m
    $149–215

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeALB - ORD
    5h 49m
    $204–558

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Chicago Union Station by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY, USA and Chicago Union Station, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–240 and the journey takes 15h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to Chicago Union Station via Congress Station- 3rd St & Congress St, Clinton Square Station - N. Pearl St & Clinton Ave, Washington Ave & Lexington Ave, 128 Central Ave, Albany, NY, Midtown - 400 8th Ave, New York Midtown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 14m.

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