There are 6 ways to get from Virden to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 50m$168–240Drive 219.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virden to Chicagocar 219.2 mi
4h 3m$38–55Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h$97–128Taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Virden to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)taxi
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SPI - ORD
2h 44m$105–331Taxi, bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Virden to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centertaxi
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
4h 27m$121–343Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Carlinville Station to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
5h 28m$139–510
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virden to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Virden to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $100 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Virden to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Land Community College and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Virden to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Virden and Chicago is 210 miles. The road distance is 220.5 miles.
The best way to get from Virden to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Virden to Chicago, including transfers.
Virden to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Virden to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Virden to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $160 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Virden, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carlinville Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $65–90
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Booking & Getting There
Virden to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Virden to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virden to Chicago is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Virden to Chicago.
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