There are 5 ways to get from University of Virginia to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Charlottesville
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CHO - ORD
3h 9m$85–343Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
21h 7m$250–550Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
21h 30m$118–244Drive 668.3 mi
- Drive from University of Virginia to Chicagocar 668.3 mi
14h 6m$122–177Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from University of Virginia to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi
- Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SHD - ORD
4h 1m$194–463
University of Virginia to Chicago by foot and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Virginia to Chicago is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 14h 6m.
The fastest way to get from University of Virginia to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $80 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Virginia station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville Union Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 20h 53m.
The distance between University of Virginia and Chicago is 596 miles. The road distance is 672.2 miles.
The best way to get from University of Virginia to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 21h 7m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from University of Virginia to Chicago, including transfers.
University of Virginia to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
University of Virginia to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from University of Virginia to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $80 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 21h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 21h 30m.
What companies run services between University of Virginia, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $250–550 and the journey takes 20h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
1st Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-906-6670
- Website
- 1stcalltaxi.wordpress.com
Anytime Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-977-5522
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More Questions & Answers
University of Virginia to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
University of Virginia to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Virginia to Chicago is 672 miles. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from University of Virginia to Chicago.
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