There are 8 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Illinois 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$102–435Bus 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$87–419Bus
- 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$131–239Train (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$266–604Drive 856.6 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Chicagocar 856.6 mi
15h 17m$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 4m$92–385Fly Norfolk International Airport to Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane ORF - PIA
7h 28m$111–481Bus 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$97–479
Virginia Beach to Illinois by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Illinois is to bus which costs $130 - $240 and takes 22h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Illinois is to line 035 bus and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois is 736 miles. The road distance is 861.6 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 22h 50m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Virginia Beach to Illinois, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Illinois is to bus which takes 22h 50m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $650 and takes 26h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $390 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Illinois, 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 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 757-222-6100
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
Bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure House
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Hampton Roads Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Beach to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Illinois is 1h behind Virginia Beach. It is currently 8:19 PM in Virginia Beach and 7:19 PM in Illinois.
Virginia Beach to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Illinois is 862 miles. It takes approximately 15h 17m to drive from Virginia Beach to Illinois.
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