There are 9 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ORF - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
6h 36m$87–362Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
27h 16m$149–242Train
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
28h 22m$253–615Drive 903.5 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Crystal Lakecar 903.5 mi
16h 18m$165–239Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
6h 46m$103–443Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RIC - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
8h 57m$88–406Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RIC - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
9h 5m$104–507Fly Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORF - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
10h 21m$177–681Bus, train
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
28h 48m$180–281
Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake is to bus which costs $140 - $250 and takes 27h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake is to fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs $85 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Crystal Lake via Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 22m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Crystal Lake is 785 miles. The road distance is 908.8 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus which takes 27h 16m and costs $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake is to bus which takes 27h 16m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $650 and takes 28h 22m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 27h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to Crystal Lake via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 28h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Crystal Lake is 1h behind Virginia Beach. It is currently 10:07 PM in Virginia Beach and 9:07 PM in Crystal Lake.
Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake is 909 miles. It takes approximately 16h 18m to drive from Virginia Beach to Crystal Lake.
There are 96+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.



