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How to get fromUtica to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Utica to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    6h 25m
    $86–491

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Utica to Syracusebus bus 254
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 7m
    $84–205

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    14h 22m
    $160–370

  4. Drive 723.7 mi

    1. Drive from Utica to Chicagocar car 723.7 mi
    12h 19m
    $133–191

  5. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    6h 9m
    $147–765

  6. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    6h 29m
    $247–575

  7. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    6h 50m
    $135–741

  8. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SYR - MDW
    7h 48m
    $131–761

  9. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALB - ORD
    7h 9m
    $90–471

Utica to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Utica, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Utica Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–370 and the journey takes 14h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utica to Chicago Bus Station via Syracuse Bus Station, Buffalo, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 18h 7m.

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