There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Colchester 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 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane ORD - BTV
4h 14m$98–473Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Schenectady to Burlingtontrain Ethan Allen Express
21h 22m$536–825Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Colchester, VT Park and Ridebus 7
24h 45m$191–289Drive 892.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Colchestercar 892.3 mi
15h 42m$153–221Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane MDW - BTV
5h 59m$158–773
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Colchester is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Colchester is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Colchester, VT Park and Ride via Cleveland Bus Station and Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Burlington via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.
The distance between Chicago and Colchester is 791 miles. The road distance is 897.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 21h 22m and costs $500 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Chicago to Colchester, including transfers.
Chicago to Colchester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Colchester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Colchester is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 21h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $290 and takes 24h 45m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Colchester, VT, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Colchester via Schenectady and Burlington in around 21h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Albany Bus Terminal, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Colchester, VT Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Vermont Translines
- Book at
- Vermont Translines
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Colchester bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Colchester is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:58 AM in Chicago and 9:58 AM in Colchester.
Chicago to Colchester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Colchester is 898 miles. It takes approximately 15h 42m to drive from Chicago to Colchester.
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