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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Vinalhaven by plane, car ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rockland, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane ORD - RKD
    2. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    8h 52m
    $92–360

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    29h 26m
    $229–372

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    29h 32m
    $381–735

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    22h 10m
    $217–314

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland (PWM)plane plane MDW - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    10h 44m
    $156–679

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland (PWM)plane plane ORD - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland Transportation Center to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    11h 10m
    $132–549

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bangor, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane ORD - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor Transportation Center to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    11h 2m
    $154–625

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    12h 17m
    $656–981

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston Logan Airport Terminal C to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    11h 59m
    $156–571

  10. Bus, car ferry via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    29h 35m
    $209–389

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rockland (RKD) flights

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Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 997.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Vinalhaven, ME, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Vinalhaven. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Rockland (RKD), take the taxi to Rockland, then take the car ferry to Vinalhaven. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Vinalhaven via New York Midtown, Boston, Boston South Buses, Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, and Rockland in around 29h 26m.

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