What is the cheapest way to get from Vermont to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Vermont to Chicago is to bus which costs $130 - $280 and takes 30h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vermont to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Vermont to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $85 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Vermont and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Vermont to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Center Burlington and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Albany-Rensselaer and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Vermont and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Vermont to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

How far is it from Vermont to Chicago?

The distance between Vermont and Chicago is 784 miles. The road distance is 903.9 miles.

How do I travel from Vermont to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Vermont to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 20h 45m and costs $100 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Vermont to Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Vermont to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vermont to Chicago bus from?

Vermont to Chicago bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.

Where do I catch the Vermont to Chicago train from?

Vermont to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.

Train, bus or fly from Vermont to Chicago?

The best way to get from Vermont to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $310 and takes 20h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 30h 3m.

Where does the Vermont to Chicago bus arrive?

Vermont to Chicago bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at AMTRAK Station Rensselaer.

What is the time difference between Vermont and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Vermont. It is currently 4:53 AM in Vermont and 3:53 AM in Chicago.

Where does the Vermont to Chicago train arrive?

Vermont to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.

Can I drive from Vermont to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Vermont to Chicago is 904 miles. It takes approximately 16h 15m to drive from Vermont to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Vermont to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1068+ hotels available in Chicago.

Vermont to Chicago - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BTV - ORD
3h 33m
$87–453
Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Green Mountain Community Bus Terminal to Albany International Airportbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALB - ORD
6h 18m
$81–416
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express
2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 45m
$108–307
Bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK Station Rensselaerbus 7
2. Take the bus from Albany-Rensselaer to New York, NYbus
3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
30h 3m
$139–279
Drive 898.6 mi
1. Drive from Burlington to Chicagocar 898.6 mi
16h 15m
$164–237
Bus to Albany County Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Green Mountain Community Bus Terminal to Albany International Airportbus
2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ALB - MDW
5h 56m
$111–616

Vermont to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 779 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Vermont, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burlington to Chicago Union Station via Schenectady in around 20h 45m.

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