Trains tickets from Chicago to Schenectady

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Schenectady
    Destination location: Schenectady Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Schenectady.

Average Price$139 - $298Average Duration1d 9h
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$142 - $211Average Duration15h 45m
103kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Schenectady

Among 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 $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
15h 45mAverage Duration
$142Cheapest ticket
103kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Schenectady: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$178
Average train trip duration15h 45m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:30pm
Distance700 miles (1129 km)

Chicago to Schenectady Train

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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.

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