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

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There are 5 ways to get from Essex Junction to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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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 33m
    $91–436

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus bus 7
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 29m
    $290–594

  3. 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 Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 12m
    $160–314

  4. Drive 897.6 mi

    1. Drive from Essex Junction to Chicagocar car 897.6 mi
    16h 15m
    $164–237

  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 45m
    $106–506

Essex Junction to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration23h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 783.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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 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 12m.

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