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How to get fromSterling to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Sterling to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    4h 26m
    $185–919

  2. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    6h 34m
    $72–387

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Stationbus bus 581
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    19h 31m
    $103–233

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    20h 2m
    $245–517

  5. Drive 668.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sterling to Chicagocar car 668.1 mi
    11h 55m
    $122–177

  6. Line 322 bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Baybus bus
    2. Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    4h 55m
    $117–622

  7. Line 322 bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Baybus bus
    2. Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    5h 18m
    $127–872

  8. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    6h 6m
    $127–327

  9. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane IAD - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    6h 13m
    $126–1,229

Sterling to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Way to Chicago Bus Station via Dulles Town Center Mall, Loudoun County Government Center, Market St & Harrison St, and Frederick Bus Station in around 19h 31m.

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