There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Virginia City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MDW - RNO
6h 14m$272–955Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane ORD - RNO
6h 53m$192–655Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
43h 55m$469–677Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
45h 48m$1,281–1,945Drive 1,914.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Virginia Citycar 1,914.5 mi
29h 22m$339–489
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Virginia City is to fly which costs $190 - $700 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Virginia City is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $270 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Sparks Transit Center via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Virginia City. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Reno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 48m.
The distance between Chicago and Virginia City is 1720 miles. The road distance is 1925.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Virginia City without a car is to bus which takes 43h 55m and costs $460 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Chicago to Virginia City, including transfers.
Chicago to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Virginia City is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $270 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $700 and takes 43h 55m, you could also train, which costs $1,200 - $2,000 and takes 45h 48m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Virginia City via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 43h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–290
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Virginia City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Virginia City is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 10:05 PM in Chicago and 8:05 PM in Virginia City.
Chicago to Virginia City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Virginia City is 1926 miles. It takes approximately 29h 22m to drive from Chicago to Virginia City.
There are 383+ hotels available in Virginia City.