There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Virden by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, bus, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 32m$125–201Drive 222.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Virdencar 222.4 mi
3h 57m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
4h 43m$101–143Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
- Take the taxi from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Virdentaxi
3h 30m$108–365Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
- Take the taxi from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Virdentaxi
5h 28m$122–388Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Carlinville Station to Virdentaxi
6h 24m$334–803Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Carlinville Stationtrain
6h 8m$144–653
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Virden is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Virden is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 30m and costs $100 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Virden. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Virden. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Chicago and Virden is 210 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Virden without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chicago to Virden, including transfers.
Chicago to Virden bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Virden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Virden is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Virden, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus-us operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 3 times a day, and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Carlinville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Carlinville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $40–90
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Virden bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Chicago to Virden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Virden is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Chicago to Virden.
There are two+ hotels available in Virden.







