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

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There are 10 ways to get from Burlington to Chicago by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    5h 40m
    $158–412

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    6h 9m
    $138–262

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to 6Th St At Race Stbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 46m
    $145–255

  4. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    23h 10m
    $321–724

  5. Drive 773.5 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Chicagocar car 773.5 mi
    12h 43m
    $142–204

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    6h 49m
    $231–624

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    6h 33m
    $139–902

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 17m
    $195–911

  9. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to Market St At 11Th Stbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 55m
    $140–282

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    29h 10m
    $343–762

Burlington to Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration20h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from SALEM RD at US-130 # to Chicago Bus Station via 6Th St At Race St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 20h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from BURLINGTON SOUTH station to Chicago Union Station via TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER station, Trenton, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station in around 23h 10m.

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