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How to get fromChicago to Saranac Lakeby plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Saranac Lake by plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 Saranac Lakecar car
    6h 27m
    $120–581

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Saranac Lakebus bus Adt A113 / ...
    18h 58m
    $210–523

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse to Saranac Lakebus bus
    21h
    $144–315

  4. Drive  818.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Saranac Lakecar car 818.1 mi
    14h 44m
    $150–216

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Saranac Lakebus bus
    7h 59m
    $182–915

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    2. Take the bus from Albany to Saranac Lakebus bus
    8h 16m
    $142–715

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane ORD - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse to Saranac Lakebus bus
    10h 49m
    $150–822

Chicago to Saranac Lake by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 876.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saranac Lake via Cleveland Bus Station and Syracuse in around 21h.

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