There are 5 ways to get from Montpelier to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 4m$86–156Drive 184.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montpelier to Chicagocar 184.7 mi
3h 12m$34–49Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 4m$91–126Drive to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Drive from Montpelier to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)car
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
3h 24m$43–251Drive to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
- Drive from Montpelier to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOcar
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
3h 44m$48–260
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montpelier to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Montpelier to Chicago is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpelier station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Bryan Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpelier station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Bryan Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Montpelier and Chicago is 190 miles. The road distance is 185.7 miles.
The best way to get from Montpelier to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Montpelier to Chicago, including transfers.
Montpelier to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bryan Amtrak Station.
Montpelier to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bryan Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Montpelier to Chicago is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $85 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Montpelier, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Montpelier to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Montpelier. It is currently 6:09 PM in Montpelier and 5:09 PM in Chicago.
Montpelier to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpelier to Chicago is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Montpelier to Chicago.
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