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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to SchenectadyAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Schenectady. The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Schenectady: Trip Overview
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Based on 5461 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $104
Chicago to Schenectady Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Schenectady was searched and found on Sep 14, 2025 with a price of $144To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Schenectady, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $144 to $881 for a train ticket from Chicago to Schenectady based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $144 which is on 2025-09-18.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Schenectady you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Schenectady compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chicago to Schenectady while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Schenectady?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Chicago and Schenectady is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $152 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $104. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Schenectady, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Schenectady in about 15h 45m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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