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How to get fromFairfax to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Fairfax to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    4h 15m
    $116–611

  2. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    5h 41m
    $71–366

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    19h 21m
    $244–496

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    19h 31m
    $114–219

  5. Drive 675.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Chicagocar car 675.9 mi
    12h 16m
    $124–179

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    4h 37m
    $126–861

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    4h 45m
    $186–910

  8. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    5h 18m
    $126–236

  9. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane IAD - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    6h 33m
    $127–670

Fairfax to Chicago by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–490 and the journey takes 17h 24m.

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