There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ORD - CHO
4h 21m$88–365Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
20h 40m$440–700Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
21h 14m$139–218Drive 673.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvillecar 673.6 mi
14h 2m$123–178Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane ORD - SHD
- Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi
5h 6m$192–495Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain
6h 43m$180–798
Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 14h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $85 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Charlottesville station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Charlottesville Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Charlottesville. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 20h 40m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville is 597 miles. The road distance is 677.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville without a car is to train which takes 20h 40m and costs $440 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $85 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $700 and takes 20h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 21h 14m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville 3 times a week. Tickets cost $440–700 and the journey takes 20h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
1st Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 540-849-5348
- Website
- 1stcalltaxi.wordpress.com
ABC Cab Co.
- Phone
- +1 540-564-1214
- Website
- abccabcova.com
Checkered Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 540-908-2838
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 7:32 AM in Chicago Union Station and 8:32 AM in Charlottesville.
Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville is 677 miles. It takes approximately 14h 2m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville.
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