There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Falls Church by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
3h 58m$136–861Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 25m$72–388Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
17h 36m$189–442Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 33m$131–197Drive 687.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Falls Churchcar 687.5 mi
11h 52m$126–182Fly 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
3h 51m$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 27m$184–908Fly 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 East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 3m$126–318Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MKE - DCA
5h 20m$457–1,169
Chicago to Falls Church by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Falls Church is to bus which costs $130 - $200 and takes 18h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Falls Church is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Falls Church. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at W Broad St+S Maple Av via Washington Union Station and West Falls Church+Bay F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Falls Church. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at East Falls Church, Orange/Silver 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 36m.
The distance between Chicago and Falls Church is 641 miles. The road distance is 691.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Falls Church without a car is to train which takes 17h 36m and costs $180 - $450.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chicago to Falls Church, including transfers.
Chicago to Falls Church bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Falls Church train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Falls Church is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $450 and takes 17h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 18h 33m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Falls Church, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $180–440 and the journey takes 16h 41m.
- 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 General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- 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
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Falls Church bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Falls Church is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:39 AM in Chicago and 3:39 AM in Falls Church.
Chicago to Falls Church train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Falls Church is 691 miles. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Chicago to Falls Church.
There are 1608+ hotels available in Falls Church.