There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Grand Central Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Charlottesville
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CHO - ORD
3h 17m$85–334Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
21h 6m$260–550Bus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
22h 32m$119–246Drive 669.3 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Grand Central Stationcar 669.3 mi
14h 8m$123–177Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi
- Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SHD - ORD
4h 11m$197–467
Charlottesville to Grand Central Station by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Grand Central Station is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 14h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Grand Central Station is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $85 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Grand Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Charlottesville Union Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 20h 53m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Grand Central Station is 597 miles. The road distance is 673.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Grand Central Station without a car is to train which takes 21h 6m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Charlottesville to Grand Central Station, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Grand Central Station is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $85 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $550 and takes 21h 6m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 22h 32m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Grand Central Station, IL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 20h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
1st Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-906-6670
- Website
- 1stcalltaxi.wordpress.com
Anytime Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-977-5522
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Grand Central Station is 673 miles. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Charlottesville to Grand Central Station.
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