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How to get fromChicago to Glen Allenby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Glen Allen by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    3h 56m
    $152–620

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ORD - RIC
    4h 25m
    $132–480

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    19h 42m
    $165–282

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    20h 24m
    $301–592

  5. Drive 747.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Glen Allencar car 747.8 mi
    13h 29m
    $137–198

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $178–794

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $168–944

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ORD - CHO
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 46m
    $132–446

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Glen Allen via Washington Union Station and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 19h 42m.

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