There are 7 ways to get from White River Junction to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MHT - MDW
5h 31m$136–677Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BTV - ORD
7h 24m$107–509Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from White River Junction Station to Springfieldtrain Vermonter
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 44m$272–621Bus
- Take the bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
28h 30m$193–299Drive 910.1 mi
- Drive from White River Junction to Chicagocar 910.1 mi
16h 37m$167–240Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Boston Manchester Airportbus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHT - ORD
6h 8m$116–577Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Dartmouth College to Boston Logan Airport Terminal Cbus
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
8h 27m$122–498
White River Junction to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from White River Junction to Chicago is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 16h 37m.
The fastest way to get from White River Junction to Chicago is to bus and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from White River Junction station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from White River Junction Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Springfield Union Station and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from White River Junction station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from White River Junction Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.
The distance between White River Junction and Chicago is 938 miles. The road distance is 915.4 miles.
The best way to get from White River Junction to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 23h 44m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from White River Junction to Chicago, including transfers.
White River Junction to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from White River Junction Bus Station.
White River Junction to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from White River Junction Station.
The best way to get from White River Junction to Chicago is to train which takes 23h 44m and costs $270 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $300 and takes 28h 30m.
What companies run services between White River Junction, VT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a train from White River Junction Station to Chicago Union Station via Springfield in around 23h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Springfield Union Station and New York Midtown in around 28h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from White River Junction Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from White River Junction Bus Station to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
White River Junction to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind White River Junction. It is currently 4:30 PM in White River Junction and 3:30 PM in Chicago.
White River Junction to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between White River Junction to Chicago is 915 miles. It takes approximately 16h 37m to drive from White River Junction to Chicago.
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