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How to get fromChicago to James Madison Universityby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to James Madison University by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ORD - CHO
    2. Take the taxi from Charlottesville (CHO) to James Madison Universitytaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $212–535

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane ORD - SHD
    5h 29m
    $70–351

  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 Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    21h 5m
    $131–228

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Drive from Charlottesville to James Madison Universitycar car
    21h 52m
    $235–504

  5. Drive 637.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to James Madison Universitycar car 637.3 mi
    13h 1m
    $117–168

  6. 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 Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 4m
    $206–935

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 46m
    $150–741

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    22h
    $245–504

Chicago to James Madison University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to James Madison University via Washington Union Station and Godwin Transit Center in around 21h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) twice daily.

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