There are 9 ways to get from Herndon to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train
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Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
4h 25m$186–910Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver 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
6h 12m$73–378Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 34m$194–446Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h 52m$125–250Drive 673.1 mi
- Drive from Herndon to Chicagocar 673.1 mi
11h 56m$123–178Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
4h 48m$138–863Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
4h 42m$108–613Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver 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 53m$128–318Fly 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 12m$107–570
Herndon to Chicago by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Chicago is to bus which costs $120 - $250 and takes 20h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Herndon to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Elden St @ Monroe St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Reston Town Center Metro Bay L, Dulles - Kiss & Fly and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.
The distance between Herndon and Chicago is 617 miles. The road distance is 677 miles.
The best way to get from Herndon to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 19h 34m and costs $190 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Herndon to Chicago, including transfers.
Herndon to Chicago bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Herndon to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Herndon to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $450 and takes 19h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 20h 52m.
What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–440 and the journey takes 17h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
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
- $110–600
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
- $190–440
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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More Questions & Answers
Herndon to Chicago bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Herndon. It is currently 8:25 AM in Herndon and 7:25 AM in Chicago.
Herndon to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Chicago is 677 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Herndon to Chicago.
There are 1275+ hotels available in Chicago.