Chicago → Albany
1 train on this corridor — fastest 15h 40m on the Lake Shore Limited, fares from $95. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
15h 40m · Lake Shore Limited
Cheapest (indicative)
from $95 · Lake Shore Limited
Origin stations
CHI
Amtrak · Overnight · Daily · ~64% on-time
21:30
Chicago Union Station (CHI)
13:10 +1 day
Albany-Rensselaer Station (ALB)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
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The Lake Shore Limited covers Chicago to Albany in about 15h 40m, departing Chicago Union Station at 21:30. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $95 on the Lake Shore Limited. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 1 service on this corridor: Lake Shore Limited. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.