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

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There are 6 ways to get from Burlington to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BTV - ORD
    4h 39m
    $83–426

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    20h 45m
    $309–649

  3. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 37m
    $160–309

  4. Drive 897.9 mi

    1. Drive from Burlington to Chicagocar car 897.9 mi
    16h 18m
    $164–237

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BTV - MDW
    6h 51m
    $98–496

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 33m
    $189–329

Burlington to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 782.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington to Chicago Union Station via Schenectady in around 20h 45m.

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