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How to get fromChicago to Lake Champlainby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Champlain by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane ORD - BTV
    5h 12m
    $78–416

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK Station Rensselaer to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus bus 7
    22h 10m
    $116–282

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Albany-Rensselaerbus bus Nyc
    3. Take the bus from AMTRAK Station Rensselaer to Downtown Transit Center Burlingtonbus bus 7
    30h 2m
    $147–218

  4. Drive 901.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Burlingtoncar car 901.9 mi
    16h 9m
    $165–238

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burlington International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane MDW - BTV
    6h 50m
    $104–606

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Ticonderoga Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 21m
    $136–774

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albany County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane ORD - ALB
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Ticonderoga Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $102–554

Chicago to Lake Champlain by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Champlain, VT, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Downtown Transit Center Burlington via New York Midtown, New York, NY, and AMTRAK Station Rensselaer in around 30h 2m.

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