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How to get fromPlattsburgh to Chicagoby car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus) or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Plattsburgh to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Drive to Burlington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Drive from Plattsburgh to Burlington International Airport (BTV)car
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBTV - ORD
    5h 9m
    $101–475

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to SchenectadytrainAdirondack
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    20h 30m
    $89–281

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plattsburgh to New YorkbusAdt 287 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    28h 53m
    $145–395

  4. Drive 849.2 mi

    1. Drive from Plattsburgh to Chicagocar849.2 mi
    14h 54m
    $155–224

  5. Drive to Burlington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Plattsburgh to Burlington International Airport (BTV)car
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBTV - MDW
    7h 21m
    $136–675

  6. Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Longueuilbus
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYUL - ORD
    8h 48m
    $213–748

Plattsburgh to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Plattsburgh, NY, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Schenectady in around 20h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plattsburgh to Chicago Bus Station via New York, 9 Av/W 40 St, 9 Av/W 34 St, and New York Midtown in around 28h 53m.

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