4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$192
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 10 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
1205 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT will cost around $192 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
It's difficult to get from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT without transferring at least 2 times.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
12:25 PM28h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:05 PMBurlington, Downtown Transit Center, VT$1371One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+7:15 PM39h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:35 AMBurlington, Downtown Transit Center, VT$2471One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+12:25 PM28h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station6:05 PMBurlington, Downtown Transit Center, VT$1371One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+7:15 PM39h20Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:35 AMBurlington, Downtown Transit Center, VT$2471One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $158. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $158, and a flight costs an average of $292.
Distance: 748 miles (1205 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$160 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $416 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 10m Average total duration 28h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 37m Average total duration 20h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT costing on average $220 (€180).
A bus is $256 (€210) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT costing on average $416 (€341).
Other travel options to Burlington, VT take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 7m.
Bus takes on average 28h 40m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 39h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $241 |
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+ | 7:15 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 39h20 | 11:35 AM Burlington, Downtown Transit Center, VT | 3 transfers | |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus+ | 12:25 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 28h40 | 6:05 PM Burlington, Downtown Transit Center, VT | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT
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Buses from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT run on average 4 times per day, taking around 28h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $158 (€129) but you can travel from only $148 (€121) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 02:50, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 748 miles (1205 km) distance in 28h 40m.
Distance 748 miles (1205 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $158 (€129) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 28h 40m |
First bus 2:50 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Burlington, VT
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