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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane ORD - BTV
    2. Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburghcar car
    5h 52m
    $116–575

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Adirondack
    20h 36m
    $254–560

  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 Albany to Plattsburghbus bus
    22h 50m
    $141–330

  4. Drive 848.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Plattsburghcar car 848.2 mi
    15h 1m
    $155–224

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burlington International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane MDW - BTV
    2. Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburghcar car
    7h 6m
    $146–775

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane ORD - YUL
    2. Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburghbus bus
    8h 25m
    $228–1,154

  7. 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 Plattsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $186–899

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Plattsburghbus bus Adt A278
    25h 20m
    $168–397

Chicago to Plattsburgh by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 854.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Plattsburgh, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Schenectady in around 20h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Plattsburgh via Cleveland Bus Station, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Albany in around 22h 50m.

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