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How to get fromBurlington to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Burlington to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GSO - ORD
    4h 40m
    $114–459

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus
    20h 55m
    $76–192

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h 17m
    $356–784

  4. Drive 733.2 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Chicagocar car 733.2 mi
    12h 58m
    $134–194

  5. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    5h 38m
    $167–333

  6. Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RDU - ORD
    6h 16m
    $187–783

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLT - ORD
    7h 13m
    $164–496

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLT - MDW
    6h 51m
    $124–526

Burlington to Chicago by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 640.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Burlington, NC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington Amtrak Station to Chicago via Greensboro, Greensboro Bus Stop, Winston Salem(Trans Center), and Columbus - Mound St in around 20h 55m.

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