There are 9 ways to get from Oakton to Chicago by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange 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 39m$138–863Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange 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
5h 55m$68–358Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 43m$185–446Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h 16m$117–188Drive 676.7 mi
- Drive from Oakton to Chicagocar 676.7 mi
12h 16m$124–179Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
4h 31m$108–613Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
5h 5m$188–913Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange 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 39m$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 31m$110–575
Oakton to Chicago by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oakton to Chicago is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 20h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Oakton to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Oakton to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Jermantown Rd+Trevor House Dr and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Ballston+Bay A and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Oakton to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.
The distance between Oakton and Chicago is 650 miles. The road distance is 680.6 miles.
The best way to get from Oakton to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 19h 43m and costs $180 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Oakton to Chicago, including transfers.
Oakton to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Oakton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Oakton to Chicago is to train which takes 19h 43m and costs $180 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 20h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Oakton, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–440 and the journey takes 17h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 17h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
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
- $100–600
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Oakton to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Oakton. It is currently 2:04 AM in Oakton and 1:04 AM in Chicago.
Oakton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oakton to Chicago is 681 miles. It takes approximately 12h 16m to drive from Oakton to Chicago.
There are 1301+ hotels available in Chicago.





