There are 5 ways to get from Staunton to Chicago by train, plane, 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.
Train to Charlottesville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CHO - ORD
5h 22m$103–368Fly Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SHD - ORD
4h 29m$58–310Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
19h 51m$420–650Drive 631.2 mi
- Drive from Staunton to Chicagocar 631.2 mi
13h 23m$116–167Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
7h 51m$183–779
Staunton to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Staunton to Chicago is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 13h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Staunton to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $55 - $310.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Staunton Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 19h 51m.
The distance between Staunton and Chicago is 635 miles. The road distance is 634.8 miles.
The best way to get from Staunton to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 19h 51m and costs $420 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Staunton to Chicago, including transfers.
Staunton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staunton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Staunton to Chicago is to train which takes 19h 51m and costs $420 - $650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $310 and takes 4h 29m.
Chicago is 1h behind Staunton. It is currently 8:18 PM in Staunton and 7:18 PM in Chicago.
Staunton to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Staunton, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $420–650 and the journey takes 19h 51m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $420–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staunton Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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