There are 5 ways to get from Burlington to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BTV - ORD
4h 50m$103–556Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 45m$513–827Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
24h 37m$180–274Drive 896 mi
- Drive from Burlington to Chicagocar 896 mi
15h 57m$154–222Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BTV - MDW
6h 37m$143–806
Burlington to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burlington to Chicago is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Burlington to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Burlington to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Burlington to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
The distance between Burlington and Chicago is 787 miles. The road distance is 901.2 miles.
The best way to get from Burlington to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 20h 45m and costs $500 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Burlington to Chicago, including transfers.
Burlington to Chicago bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Burlington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Burlington to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 20h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $280 and takes 24h 37m.
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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington to Chicago Union Station via Schenectady in around 20h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burlington to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $430–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
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- Vermont Translines
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Burlington to Chicago bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Chicago is 1h behind Burlington. It is currently 11:15 PM in Burlington and 10:15 PM in Chicago.
Burlington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burlington to Chicago is 901 miles. It takes approximately 15h 57m to drive from Burlington to Chicago.
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