There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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.
Line 035 bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
4h 31m$97–415Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RIC - ORD
7h 20m$84–382Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
22h 50m$144–265Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
26h 4m$321–659Drive 856.6 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Chicagocar 856.6 mi
15h 18m$157–226Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ORF - ORD
5h 3m$87–365Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RIC - MDW
6h 53m$94–442
Virginia Beach to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Chicago is to bus which costs $140 - $270 and takes 22h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Chicago is to line 035 bus and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 4m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Chicago is 736 miles. The road distance is 861.6 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 22h 50m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Virginia Beach to Chicago, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Chicago is to bus which takes 22h 50m and costs $140 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 26h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $370 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 22h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Chicago Union Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 26h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- gohrt.com
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gohrt.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Virginia Beach. It is currently 11:25 PM in Virginia Beach and 10:25 PM in Chicago.
Virginia Beach to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Chicago is 862 miles. It takes approximately 15h 18m to drive from Virginia Beach to Chicago.
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