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How to get fromEssex Junction to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Essex Junction to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BTV - ORD
    3h 44m
    $111–616

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain train Ethan Allen Express
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 40m
    $521–835

  3. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    25h 53m

  4. Drive  894.4 mi

    1. Drive from Essex Junction to Chicagocar car 894.4 mi
    15h 56m
    $153–221

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BTV - MDW
    5h 31m
    $151–816

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 56m
    $207–324

Essex Junction to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$521Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 783.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Essex Junction, VT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln Street at Brownell Library to Chicago Union Station via Downtown Transit Center - B, D, F, H, J, Battery Street at Main Street, Burlington, and Schenectady in around 23h 40m.

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