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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane ORD - BTV
    4h 25m
    $130–590

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Ferrisburghtrain train Ethan Allen Express
    20h 36m
    $319–629

  3. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to State of VT Park and Ridebus bus 7
    23h 35m
    $174–311

  4. Drive 886.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Charlottecar car 886.5 mi
    15h 59m
    $162–234

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane MDW - BTV
    5h 43m
    $160–740

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    3. Take the bus from AMTRAK Station Rensselaer to State of VT Park and Ridebus bus 7
    26h 16m
    $208–343

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 793.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Charlotte via Schenectady and Ferrisburgh in around 20h 36m.

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