There are 5 ways to get from Essex Junction to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BTV - ORD
3h 35m$106–566Bus, train
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus 7
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 28m$240–594Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
26h 11m$165–264Drive 894.4 mi
- Drive from Essex Junction to Chicagocar 894.4 mi
15h 56m$164–236Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BTV - MDW
5h 33m$131–666
Essex Junction to Chicago by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essex Junction to Chicago is to bus which costs $160 - $270 and takes 26h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Essex Junction to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex Junction to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Street at Brownell Library and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Downtown Transit Center Burlington, Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 11m.
The distance between Essex Junction and Chicago is 788 miles. The road distance is 899.6 miles.
The best way to get from Essex Junction to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 28m and costs $240 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Essex Junction to Chicago, including transfers.
Essex Junction to Chicago bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
The best way to get from Essex Junction to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 26h 11m.
Essex Junction to Chicago bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Chicago is 1h behind Essex Junction. It is currently 11:54 PM in Essex Junction and 10:54 PM in Chicago.
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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lincoln Street at Brownell Library to Chicago Bus Station via Downtown Transit Center - A, C, E, G, I, Downtown Transit Center Burlington, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 26h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaer
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
- Book at
- Vermont Translines
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Vermont Translines
- Book at
- Vermont Translines
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Yes, the driving distance between Essex Junction to Chicago is 900 miles. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Essex Junction to Chicago.
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