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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Champlain by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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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 15m
    $78–416

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK Station Rensselaer to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus bus 7
    22h 10m
    $478–729

  3. Bus

    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
    $181–271

  4. Drive  897.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Burlingtoncar car 897.7 mi
    15h 49m
    $164–237

  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
    7h 2m
    $114–656

  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 37m
    $202–934

Chicago to Lake Champlain by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$478Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 782.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Downtown Transit Center Burlington via Cleveland Bus Station and Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal in around 24h 17m.

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