There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Plattsburgh by plane, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)ORD - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburgh
5h 38m$96–445Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SchenectadyLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak StationAdirondack
20h 36m$123–384Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York MidtownFlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from New York to PlattsburghAdt 278 / ...
28h 10m$155–452Drive 852.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Plattsburgh852.3 mi
14h 49m$156–225Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burlington International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)MDW - BTV
- Drive from Burlington-Airport-BTV to Plattsburgh
7h 32m$110–525Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)ORD - YUL
- Take the bus from Longueuil to Plattsburgh
8h 46m$214–751
Chicago to Plattsburgh by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Plattsburgh is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Plattsburgh is to fly and drive which takes 5h 38m and costs $95 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Plattsburgh. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Plattsburgh via 8 Av/W 31 St and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Plattsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
The distance between Chicago and Plattsburgh is 860 miles. The road distance is 857.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Plattsburgh without a car is to train which takes 20h 36m and costs $120 - $390.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Chicago to Plattsburgh, including transfers.
Chicago to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Plattsburgh is to train which takes 20h 36m and costs $120 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $460 and takes 28h 10m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Plattsburgh, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station via Schenectady in around 20h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Plattsburgh via New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, and New York in around 28h 10m.
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- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Plattsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23–40
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $19–85
- Business - advance purchase
- $26–140
- Business Class
- $40–220
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $45–190
- Flexible
- $85–200
Bus from Longueuil to Plattsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–38
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $34–38
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Plattsburgh bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Plattsburgh is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:57 AM in Chicago and 5:57 AM in Plattsburgh.
Chicago to Plattsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Plattsburgh is 857 miles. It takes approximately 14h 49m to drive from Chicago to Plattsburgh.
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