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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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 | Schenectady Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Schenectady Station | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Schenectady to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 15 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Schenectady to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5557 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 $86
Schenectady to Chicago Train
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The cheapest trip from Schenectady to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 2, 2025 with a price of $81To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Schenectady to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $81 to $893 for a train ticket from Schenectady to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $81 which is on 2025-11-02.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Schenectady and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, 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.
By choosing the train between Schenectady and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Schenectady to Chicago.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
What's the cheapest way to go from Schenectady to Chicago?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Schenectady and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $151 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $86. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Schenectady to Chicago in about 15h 39m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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