There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Appomattox by plane, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane ORD - LYH
4h 11m$112–390Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus
- Take the taxi from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Appomattoxtaxi
22h 20m$228–337Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
23h 15m$527–803Drive 704.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Appomattoxcar 704.4 mi
13h 31m$129–186
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Appomattox is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Appomattox is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $110 - $390.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Appomattox. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lynchburg via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 15m.
The distance between Chicago and Appomattox is 608 miles. The road distance is 708.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Appomattox without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 22h 20m and costs $220 - $340.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chicago to Appomattox, including transfers.
Chicago to Appomattox train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Appomattox is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $110 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 23h 15m.
Appomattox is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:04 AM in Chicago and 4:04 AM in Appomattox.
Chicago to Appomattox train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Appomattox, VA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Appomattox via Charlottesville and Lynchburg in around 23h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
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 Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $27–55
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Allied Cabs
- Phone
- +1 434-845-7039
Gray Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 434-845-4554
Yellow Cab Lynchburg
- Phone
- +1 434-846-8888
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Appomattox is 708 miles. It takes approximately 13h 31m to drive from Chicago to Appomattox.
There are eight+ hotels available in Appomattox.