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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Vinalhaven by plane, car ferry, train, bus, 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 carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    8h 54m
    $88–340

  2. 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 carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    29h 32m
    $344–703

  3. 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 carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    29h 35m
    $199–360

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rocklandcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry Vinalhaven
    22h 11m
    $217–314

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bangor, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bangor (BGR)plane plane ORD - BGR
    2. Take the bus from Bangor, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    10h 23m
    $142–623

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

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

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland (PWM)plane plane ORD - PWM
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    11h 10m
    $132–539

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, Amtrak Thruway, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    2. Take the bus from South Station to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    11h 46m
    $152–581

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, Amtrak Thruway, 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 South Station to Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rocklandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    12h 5m
    $652–1,081

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rockland, car ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rockland (RKD)plane plane MDW - RKD
    2. Take the carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    8h 22m
    $108–420

  11. 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 carferry from Rockland to Vinalhavencarferry car ferry
    29h 48m
    $212–331

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 997.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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 train from Chicago Union Station to Vinalhaven via Boston, South Station, Maine State Ferry Terminal - Rockland, and Rockland in around 29h 32m.

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