There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Fairfax by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
4h 11m$136–861Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORD - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
5h 38m$72–388Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
17h 50m$188–433Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
19h 19m$119–185Drive 676 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Fairfaxcar 676 mi
12h 15m$124–179Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
4h 5m$126–711Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
4h 45m$186–911Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
5h 15m$126–318Train to South Bend, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SBN - IAD
5h 35m$84–432
Chicago to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fairfax is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 19h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fairfax is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at University Dr+Main St via King Street-Old Town+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
The distance between Chicago and Fairfax is 648 miles. The road distance is 679.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 17h 50m and costs $180 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chicago to Fairfax, including transfers.
Chicago to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fairfax is to train which takes 17h 50m and costs $180 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 19h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $750 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $180–430 and the journey takes 16h 41m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via State College
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Fairfax is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:05 PM in Chicago and 9:05 PM in Fairfax.
Chicago to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fairfax is 680 miles. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Chicago to Fairfax.
There are 963+ hotels available in Fairfax.