There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Staunton by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane ORD - SHD
4h 10m$102–385Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane ORD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 15m$96–398Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
19h 33m$180–450Drive 634 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Stauntoncar 634 mi
13h 18m$116–168Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 5m$160–793
Chicago to Staunton by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Staunton is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Staunton is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $100 - $390.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 19h 33m.
The distance between Chicago and Staunton is 575 miles. The road distance is 637.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Staunton without a car is to train which takes 19h 33m and costs $180 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Chicago to Staunton, including transfers.
Chicago to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Staunton is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $100 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $450 and takes 19h 33m.
Staunton is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:37 PM in Chicago and 12:37 AM in Staunton.
Chicago to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staunton Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) once daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–450 and the journey takes 19h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $180–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Staunton is 638 miles. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Chicago to Staunton.
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