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How to get fromChicago to Burlingtonby plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 23m
    $138–654

  2. Drive 720.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Burlingtoncar car 720.7 mi
    13h 34m
    $132–190

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 59m
    $173–299

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Cary to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    26h 21m
    $360–743

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    2. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $168–333

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    2. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 53m
    $188–783

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 53m
    $162–496

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Burlington Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $162–786

Chicago to Burlington by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration20h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Burlington Amtrak Station via Toledo Bus Stop, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Greensboro Bus Stop, and Greensboro in around 20h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Burlington Amtrak Station via Cary in around 26h 21m.

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