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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane ORD - BTV
    5h 17m
    $104–556

  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
    22h 15m
    $315–624

  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
    24h 17m
    $158–289

  4. Drive 901.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Burlingtoncar car 901.9 mi
    16h 9m
    $165–238

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burlington International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane MDW - BTV
    6h 35m
    $134–706

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Ticonderoga Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 24m
    $174–814

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Ticonderoga Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $134–664

  8. 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 Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus bus 7
    26h 57m
    $186–314

Chicago to Lake Champlain by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 782.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Champlain, 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 Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J via Schenectady, Burlington, and Battery Street at Main Street in around 22h 15m.

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