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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Essex Junction 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 10m
    $82–407

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Burlingtontrain train Ethan Allen Express
    23h 4m
    $519–808

  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 Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus bus 7
    25h 8m
    $183–277

  4. Drive  896.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Essex Junctioncar car 896.6 mi
    15h 50m
    $154–222

  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 54m
    $132–667

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus bus 7
    30h 58m
    $217–318

Chicago to Essex Junction by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Essex Junction, 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 Amtrak via Schenectady, Burlington, Battery Street at Main Street, and Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J in around 23h 4m.

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