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How to get fromChicago to University of Virginiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to University of Virginia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ORD - CHO
    4h 7m
    $92–395

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    20h 54m
    $250–550

  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 Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus bus Washington
    20h 59m
    $131–255

  4. Drive 671.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to University of Virginiacar car 671.3 mi
    14h 1m
    $123–177

  5. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    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 University of Virginiataxi taxi
    4h 54m
    $202–525

Chicago to University of Virginia by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 592.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University of Virginia, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville 3 times a week. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 20h 40m.

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