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How to get fromVirginia to Chicagoby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Virginia to Chicago by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Virginia to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 57m
    $148–231

  2. Drive  225 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia to Chicagocar car 225 mi
    4h 9m
    $42–60

  3. Taxi, bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the taxi from Virginia to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    4h 54m
    $134–173

  4. Taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Virginia to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2h 40m
    $136–368

  5. Drive to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Virginia to Peoria-Airport-PIAcar car
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    3h 43m
    $45–254

  6. Taxi, bus to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Virginia to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    4h 28m
    $155–384

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Virginia, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Virginia to Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield then take the train to Chicago Union Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center then take the bus to Chicago Bus Station.

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