Bus Tickets from Schenectady to Chicago

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Next departures for Schenectady to Chicago on October 6
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Schenectady to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$145 - US$275Average Duration1d 5h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$72 - US$263Average Duration15h 39m
103kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Schenectady to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 15 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
15h 39mAverage Duration
US$72Cheapest ticket
103kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Schenectady to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$168
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure9:25am
Distance1129 km
Latest bus departure8:50pm

Schenectady to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Schenectady - Chicago

  1. How far is Schenectady from Chicago?

    It's about 1133 km (702 miles) from Schenectady to Chicago.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Schenectady to Chicago?

    Buses departing from Schenectady Travel Center Bus Stop in Schenectady will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Schenectady by bus?

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Train from Schenectady to Chicago

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