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

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There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    5h 24m
    $80–418

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    15h 39m
    $70–270

  3. Drive 798.6 mi

    1. Drive from Schenectady to Chicagocar car 798.6 mi
    13h 36m
    $146–211

  4. Fly Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    5h 2m
    $106–558

  5. Train, bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Schenectady to Utica Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Utica, NY to Syracuse Airport, NYbus bus
    3. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    7h 37m
    $126–621

Schenectady to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–270 and the journey takes 15h 39m.

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