There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to West Virginia University by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Morgantown Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW)plane ORD - MGW
4h 48m$54–316Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to E. Moore Hallbus Rt 29
11h 59m$126–301Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus Greyhound US0164
13h 59m$86–135Drive 509.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to West Virginia Universitycar 509.2 mi
9h 14m$93–135Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane ORD - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to E. Moore Hallbus
6h 19m$386–1,235Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MDW - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to E. Moore Hallbus
5h 58m$86–585Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to North Central West Virginia Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB)plane ORD - CKB
- Take the bus from Saltwell to MountainLairbus
5h 39m$76–371Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to E. Moore Hallbus Rt 29
14h 33m$80–155
Chicago to West Virginia University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to West Virginia University is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to West Virginia University is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $50 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to West Virginia University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at E. Moore Hall via Mountaineer Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
The distance between Chicago and West Virginia University is 471 miles. The road distance is 512.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to West Virginia University without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 59m and costs $120 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Chicago to West Virginia University, including transfers.
Chicago to West Virginia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to West Virginia University is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $50 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 13h 59m.
Chicago to West Virginia University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.
West Virginia University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 12:25 PM in Chicago and 1:25 PM in West Virginia University.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and West Virginia University, WV, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) once daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU once daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 12h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 304-291-7433
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to E. Moore Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to E. Moore Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from Pittsburgh Airport PIT to E. Moore Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from Saltwell to MountainLair
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to E. Moore Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to West Virginia University is 512 miles. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Chicago to West Virginia University.
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