There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ALB - MDW
4h 51m$116–658Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALB - ORD
5h 20m$96–488Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 39m$440–700Drive 797.9 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Chicagocar 797.9 mi
13h 38m$146–211
Schenectady to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Chicago is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $110 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 39m.
The distance between Schenectady and Chicago is 740 miles. The road distance is 802.5 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 15h 39m and costs $440 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Schenectady to Chicago, including transfers.
Schenectady to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $700 and takes 15h 39m.
Chicago is 1h behind Schenectady. It is currently 10:12 AM in Schenectady and 9:12 AM in Chicago.
Schenectady to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $440–700 and the journey takes 15h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
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