There are 5 ways to get from Watervliet to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 44m$126–708Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALB - ORD
5h 13m$90–468Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 28m$222–502Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h 25m$142–292Drive 812.3 mi
- Drive from Watervliet to Chicagocar 812.3 mi
14h$149–215
Watervliet to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watervliet to Chicago is to bus which costs $140 - $300 and takes 20h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Watervliet to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Watervliet station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Watervliet 19th St Station - 2nd Ave & 19th St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
The distance between Watervliet and Chicago is 740 miles. The road distance is 817 miles.
The best way to get from Watervliet to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 17h 28m and costs $220 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Watervliet to Chicago, including transfers.
Watervliet to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
The best way to get from Watervliet to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $120 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $500 and takes 17h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $300 and takes 20h 25m.
Watervliet to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Watervliet. It is currently 2:38 PM in Watervliet and 1:38 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Watervliet, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly 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 $220–500 and the journey takes 15h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
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
- $220–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Watervliet to Chicago is 817 miles. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Watervliet to Chicago.
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