IL → IN · about 70 miles
Chicago to Rensselaer bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 10 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Rensselaer. The fastest takes 1 hour 50 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:40 PM and the last at 5:55 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 1h 50m
- First departure
- 12:40 PM
- Last departure
- 5:55 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:40 PM | 3:00 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 7:45 PM | 1h 50m | Tue, Thu, Sat | Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Rensselaer The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Rensselaer
Return trip: Rensselaer to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Rensselaer?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 50 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 50 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Rensselaer?
The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM (Daily) and the last at 5:55 PM (Tue, Thu, Sat).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Rensselaer?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Rensselaer leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.