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

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There are 8 ways to get from Plattsburgh to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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    1. Drive from Plattsburgh to Burlington-Airport-BTVcar car
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BTV - ORD
    5h 20m
    $116–625

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train Adirondack
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    20h 30m
    $523–827

  3. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Albanybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 35m
    $179–332

  4. Drive  846 mi

    1. Drive from Plattsburgh to Chicagocar car 846 mi
    14h 42m
    $155–223

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

    1. Drive from Plattsburgh to Burlington-Airport-BTVcar car
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BTV - MDW
    7h 10m
    $156–775

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

    1. Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Longueuilbus bus
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    8h 33m
    $223–1,248

  7. Train, bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Saratoga Springs Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saratoga Springs to Albanybus bus
    3. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ALB - MDW
    8h 46m
    $206–800

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plattsburgh to New Yorkbus bus Adt A287
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    29h 10m
    $198–439

Plattsburgh to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$523Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 853.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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 Albany, Albany Bus Terminal, NY, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 23h 35m.

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