There are 6 ways to get from Glen Allen to Chicago by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RIC - MDW
3h 7m$132–524Bus to Charlottesville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CHO - ORD
5h 48m$113–387Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h 37m$151–241Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
21h$244–566Drive 747.7 mi
- Drive from Glen Allen to Chicagocar 747.7 mi
13h 29m$137–198Fly Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RIC - ORD
3h 32m$122–444
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glen Allen to Chicago is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Allen to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Glen Allen station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Allen station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
The distance between Glen Allen and Chicago is 659 miles. The road distance is 752.1 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 20h 37m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Glen Allen to Chicago, including transfers.
Glen Allen to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Glen Allen to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Glen Allen to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 20h 37m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 21h.
What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glen Allen to Chicago Bus Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station and Washington Union Station in around 20h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Glen Allen to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Glen Allen. It is currently 3:38 AM in Glen Allen and 2:38 AM in Chicago.
Glen Allen to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Allen to Chicago is 752 miles. It takes approximately 13h 29m to drive from Glen Allen to Chicago.
Book your Glen Allen to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Glen Allen to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1285+ hotels available in Chicago.