There are 4 ways to get from Schenectady to Chicago Loop 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 50m$114–608Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
15h 39m$70–200Drive 799.4 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Chicago Loop799.4 mi
13h 31m$146–211Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ALB - ORD
5h 15m$204–558
Schenectady to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Chicago Loop is to train which costs $70 - $200 and takes 15h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $110 - $650.
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 Loop is 741 miles. The road distance is 804.1 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 15h 39m and costs $70 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Schenectady to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Schenectady to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $200 and takes 15h 39m.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Schenectady. It is currently 7:03 AM in Schenectady and 6:03 AM in Chicago Loop.
Schenectady to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–200 and the journey takes 15h 39m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
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
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Chicago Loop is 804 miles. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from Schenectady to Chicago Loop.
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