There are 5 ways to get from Illinois to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MDW - ORF
4h 5m$242–1,170Drive 856.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Virginia Beachcar 856.5 mi
15h 18m$142–205Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
22h 20m$165–247Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
25h 22m$548–844Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ORD - ORF
4h 32m$162–720
Illinois to Virginia Beach by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 15h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $240 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Virginia Beach via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Virginia Beach station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 22m.
The distance between Illinois and Virginia Beach is 735 miles. The road distance is 861.5 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 22h 20m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Illinois to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Illinois to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $240 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 22h 20m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $850 and takes 25h 22m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Virginia Beach via Washington Union Station in around 22h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Illinois to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia Beach is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 7:08 PM in Illinois and 8:08 PM in Virginia Beach.
Illinois to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Virginia Beach is 862 miles. It takes approximately 15h 18m to drive from Illinois to Virginia Beach.
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