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- Departure time: 19 July atDeparture city: SchenectadyDeparture location: Schenectady (Gateway Mobility Hub)Arrival time: 20 July atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: 537-517 W. Jackson BlvdOperated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Schenectady to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just US$143, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Schenectady - Chicago
What's the distance between Schenectady and Chicago by coach?
The journey from Schenectady to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 702 miles (1133 km).
How can I travel from Schenectady to Chicago avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Schenectady to Chicago was searched and found on 18 Jul 2025 with a price of US$170To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Schenectady to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$170 to US$213 for a bus ticket from Schenectady to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$171, which is on 2025-07-23.
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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Schenectady to Chicago.
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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.
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