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How to get fromChicago to Virginia Beachby subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Virginia Beach by subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 035 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    4h 46m
    $122–525

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 035 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ORD - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Shore & Pleasure House to Pacific & 26Thbus bus
    5h 15m
    $98–415

  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 Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2605
    22h 25m
    $143–263

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    25h 23m
    $330–649

  5. Drive 856.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Virginia Beachcar car 856.5 mi
    15h 20m
    $157–226

Chicago to Virginia Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Virginia Beach via Washington Union Station in around 22h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Parks & 19Th via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Norfolk, Harbor Park Station, Newtown Road Station, and Newtown Rd Station in around 25h 23m.

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