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)ALB - MDW
4h 46m$124–708Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
15h 39m$60–170Drive 798.6 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Chicago798.6 mi
13h 30m$146–211Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ALB - ORD
5h 18m$204–558
Schenectady to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Chicago is to train which costs $60 - $170 and takes 15h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $120 - $750.
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 803.3 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 15h 39m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 46m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 15h 39m.
Chicago is 1h behind Schenectady. It is currently 12:01 AM in Schenectady and 11:01 PM 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 flies from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–170 and the journey takes 15h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Chicago is 803 miles. It takes approximately 13h 30m to drive from Schenectady to Chicago.
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