What is the distance between Burlington and Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 748 miles (1207 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Burlington to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from Burlington, chances are that your bus will depart from Downtown Transit Centre and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Cloud Gate and Architectural River Cruise.

Bus Burlington to Chicago from $129 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Burlington to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 9h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 8h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 12h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 21h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 11h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Burlington to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 8h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 9h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 12h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 21h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 9h	10:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Burlington to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 9h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 8h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 12h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 18h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 11h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Burlington to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 9h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 8h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 12h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 21h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 11h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Burlington to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 8h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 12h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:25am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 21h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:50am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 11h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	11:25am	Downtown Transit Centre	1d 12h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Burlington to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

746 milesDistance

109kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$135 - $570	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$108 - $299	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 109kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Burlington and Chicago?

Stops in Burlington

A
Downtown Transit Centre
45-68 St Paul St, VT 05401, USA
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B
Burlington Airport
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C
University of Vermont
University Place Extension., Burlington, VT 05405, USA
D
Prc
173-175 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,396 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Burlington, VT, US to Chicago by bus

What is the distance between Burlington and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Burlington to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$130

11/24

$163

Today

$206

11/26

$269

11/27

$211

11/28

$164

11/29

$285

11/30

$436

The cheapest trip from Burlington, VT, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $130

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Burlington, VT, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $130 to $472 for a bus ticket from Burlington, VT, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $164 which is on 2025-11-28.