There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Reston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
4h 1m$184–908Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORD - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h 6m$82–428Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
17h 54m$206–448Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Washington
19h 2m$113–229Drive 673.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Restoncar 673.7 mi
12h 2m$123–178Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 14m$126–711Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 35m$136–861Train to South Bend, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SBN - IAD
4h 57m$85–427Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 32m$126–318
Chicago to Reston by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Reston is to bus which costs $110 - $230 and takes 19h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Reston is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Reston. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Reston Town Center Metro Bay K via Washington Union Station and Dulles International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Reston. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.
The distance between Chicago and Reston is 614 miles. The road distance is 677.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Reston without a car is to train which takes 17h 54m and costs $200 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Chicago to Reston, including transfers.
Chicago to Reston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Reston is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 17h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $230 and takes 19h 2m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Reston, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $200–450 and the journey takes 16h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- 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 Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Reston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Reston is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:01 AM in Chicago and 4:01 AM in Reston.
Chicago to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Reston is 678 miles. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Chicago to Reston.
There are 413+ hotels available in Reston.





