There are 9 ways to get from Fairfax to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, 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.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
4h 22m$136–861Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BWI - ORD
5h 38m$66–356Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 26m$183–444Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h 25m$114–185Drive 675.9 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Chicagocar 675.9 mi
12h 15m$124–179Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
4h 15m$106–611Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
4h 48m$186–910Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
5h 23m$126–316Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 14m$108–572
Fairfax to Chicago by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Chicago is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 20h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Ballston+Bay A and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.
The distance between Fairfax and Chicago is 648 miles. The road distance is 679.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 19h 26m and costs $180 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Fairfax to Chicago, including transfers.
Fairfax to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $450 and takes 19h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 20h 25m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–440 and the journey takes 17h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Fairfax. It is currently 3:19 AM in Fairfax and 2:19 AM in Chicago.
Fairfax to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Chicago is 680 miles. It takes approximately 12h 15m to drive from Fairfax to Chicago.
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