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How to get fromChicago to Sterlingby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Sterling by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORD - IAD
    4h 53m
    $186–919

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORD - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    7h 8m
    $88–469

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    18h 59m
    $248–512

  4. 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 Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus Washington
    19h 29m
    $123–256

  5. Drive 668.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Sterlingcar car 668.6 mi
    11h 55m
    $122–177

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, line 322 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4. Take the bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay to Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Waybus bus
    5h 19m
    $128–722

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway, line 322 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay to Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Waybus bus
    5h 41m
    $128–872

  8. Train to South Bend, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SBN - IAD
    5h 52m
    $126–1,228

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MDW - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 37m
    $128–329

Chicago to Sterling by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Sterling, 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 $240–500 and the journey takes 16h 41m.

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