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How to get fromChicago to George Mason Universityby plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to George Mason University by plane, subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Vienna+Bay H to University Dr+George Mason Blbus bus
    5h 10m
    $140–864

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORD - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 37m
    $74–391

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    19h 31m
    $119–185

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    20h 6m
    $195–456

  5. Drive  677.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to George Mason Universitycar car 677.2 mi
    12h 17m
    $124–179

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Vienna+Bay H to University Dr+George Mason Blbus bus
    5h 4m
    $130–714

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORD - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Vienna+Bay H to University Dr+George Mason Blbus bus
    5h 43m
    $190–914

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MDW - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 14m
    $130–321

  9. Train to South Bend, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SBN - IAD
    6h 33m
    $87–435

Chicago to George Mason University by bus, train, and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and George Mason University, VA, USA?

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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $190–460 and the journey takes 18h 25m.

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