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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Schenectady, NY
Cheapest price
$185
Average price
$185
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 20 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
1131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Schenectady, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Schenectady, NY will cost around $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $185.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Schenectady, NY on Sat, Apr 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct buses cover the 1131 km distance in an average of 1 d 7 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 7 h 20 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest buses will take 1 d 7 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4:00 PM31h20Chicago, IL11:20 PMSchenectady, NY$1851One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 PM31h20Chicago, IL11:20 PMSchenectady, NY$1851One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Schenectady, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Schenectady, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $133. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $133, and a flight costs an average of $181.
Distance: 702 miles (1131 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$156 Average price | $147 Average price Cheapest | $395 Average price |
32h 40m Average total duration 32h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 53m Average total duration 16h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Schenectady, NY
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Buses from Chicago, IL to Schenectady, NY run on average 2 times per day, taking around 32h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $139 (€113) but you can travel from only $133 (€108) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 06:55, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 702 miles (1131 km) distance in 29h 50m.
Distance 702 miles (1131 km) |
Average bus duration 32h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $139 (€113) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 29h 50m |
First bus 6:55 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Schenectady, NY
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