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There are 7 ways to get from James Madison University to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SHD - ORD
    3h 21m
    $85–354

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus bus Highlands Rhythm / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    21h 35m
    $128–223

  3. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from James Madison University to Charlottesvillecar car
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    22h 6m
    $220–494

  4. Drive  634.4 mi

    1. Drive from James Madison University to Chicagocar car 634.4 mi
    13h 6m
    $116–168

  5. Taxi to Charlottesville, fly

    1. Take the taxi from James Madison University to Charlottesville (CHO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHO - ORD
    3h 56m
    $214–500

  6. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Dulles International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    6h 13m
    $207–934

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Goodwin Transit Center to Washington Union Stationbus bus Highlands Rhythm / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    22h 13m
    $228–493

James Madison University to Chicago by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between James Madison University, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from James Madison University to Chicago Bus Station via Goodwin Transit Center and Washington Union Station in around 21h 35m.

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