There are 6 ways to get from Old Dominion University to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
3h 4m$98–426Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ORF - ORD
3h 28m$83–346Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
25h 35m$142–232Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
25h 38m$267–714Drive 840.8 mi
- Drive from Old Dominion University to Chicagocar 840.8 mi
15h 3m$154–222Bus via Philadelphia (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
30h 4m$182–277
Old Dominion University to Chicago by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Old Dominion University to Chicago is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 25h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Old Dominion University to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $95 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Dominion University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Hampton & 49Th and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Olney & Norfolk General, Norfolk and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Old Dominion University station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Evmc Fort Norfolk Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.
The distance between Old Dominion University and Chicago is 725 miles. The road distance is 845.7 miles.
The best way to get from Old Dominion University to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 25h 35m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Old Dominion University to Chicago, including transfers.
Old Dominion University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Old Dominion University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Old Dominion University to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $95 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 25h 35m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $750 and takes 25h 38m.
What companies run services between Old Dominion University, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Old Dominion University to Chicago Bus Station via Hampton & 49Th, Olney & Norfolk General, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Washington Union Station in around 25h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
Old Dominion University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Old Dominion University. It is currently 3:17 PM in Old Dominion University and 2:17 PM in Chicago.
Old Dominion University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Dominion University to Chicago is 846 miles. It takes approximately 15h 3m to drive from Old Dominion University to Chicago.
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