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How to get fromCharlottesville to Great Lakesby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Great Lakes by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 3m
    $90–351

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    22h 47m
    $267–538

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    24h 28m
    $127–256

  4. Drive 704.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Great Lakescar car 704.8 mi
    14h 53m
    $129–186

  5. Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SHD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 57m
    $202–474

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 55m
    $153–683

Charlottesville to Great Lakes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 22h 47m.

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