There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Fort Lee by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane MDW - RIC
3h 57m$162–630Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
21h 52m$129–246Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
21h 11m$308–620Drive 782.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Fort Leecar 782.2 mi
13h 57m$143–207Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane ORD - RIC
4h 25m$142–500Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MDW - ORF
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 20m$166–617
Chicago to Fort Lee by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fort Lee is to bus which costs $120 - $250 and takes 21h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fort Lee is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $160 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Fort Lee. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Fort Lee via Washington Union Station and Petersburg Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Fort Lee station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
The distance between Chicago and Fort Lee is 663 miles. The road distance is 786.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fort Lee without a car is to train which takes 21h 11m and costs $300 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Chicago to Fort Lee, including transfers.
Chicago to Fort Lee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fort Lee is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 21h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 21h 52m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fort Lee, Prince George County, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $280–600 and the journey takes 21h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- 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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Fort Lee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Fort Lee is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:38 PM in Chicago and 11:38 PM in Fort Lee.
Chicago to Fort Lee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fort Lee is 787 miles. It takes approximately 13h 57m to drive from Chicago to Fort Lee.
There are 88+ hotels available in Fort Lee.