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How to get fromChicago to Lynchburgby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane ORD - LYH
    5h 34m
    $64–357

  2. 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 Lynchburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Washington
    22h 10m
    $144–268

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    22h 48m
    $285–568

  4. Drive 686.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lynchburgcar car 686.9 mi
    13h 6m
    $126–182

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ORD - CHO
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train
    6h 12m
    $112–435

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane ORD - ROA
    2. Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain train
    6h 58m
    $84–385

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 3m
    $114–584

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane ORD - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train
    7h 2m
    $222–575

Chicago to Lynchburg by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lynchburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station in around 22h 10m.

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