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How to get fromVirginia to Illinoisby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Virginia to Illinois by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ORF - MDW
    2h 53m
    $102–425

  2. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RIC - ORD
    5h 15m
    $67–365

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    22h 50m
    $146–278

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    26h 5m
    $321–659

  5. Drive 856.6 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Chicagocar car 856.6 mi
    15h 18m
    $157–226

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    3h 42m
    $114–607

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    4h 5m
    $124–857

  8. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    4h 47m
    $82–425

  9. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    4h 35m
    $184–908

Virginia to Illinois by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 720.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Illinois, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 22h 50m.

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