There are 8 ways to get from West Virginia University to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Morgantown Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MGW - ORD
4h 8m$43–276Bus, train
- Take the bus from MountainLair to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus Rt 29
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
13h 23m$123–310Bus
- Take the bus from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
13h 44m$81–139Drive 509.8 mi
- Drive from West Virginia University to Chicagocar 509.8 mi
9h 15m$93–135Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from MountainLair to Pittsburgh Airport PITbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PIT - MDW
5h 14m$70–445Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from MountainLair to Pittsburgh Airport PITbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PIT - ORD
5h 36m$385–1,235Bus to North Central West Virginia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Morgantown to Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelterbus
- Fly from North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CKB - ORD
5h 3m$60–326Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from MountainLair to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus Rt 29
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicagobus FlixBus N2640
15h$80–155
West Virginia University to Chicago by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Virginia University to Chicago is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 44m.
The fastest way to get from West Virginia University to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from West Virginia University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from MountainLair and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
The distance between West Virginia University and Chicago is 471 miles. The road distance is 512.8 miles.
The best way to get from West Virginia University to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 23m and costs $120 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from West Virginia University to Chicago, including transfers.
West Virginia University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU.
The best way to get from West Virginia University to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 13h 44m.
West Virginia University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Chicago is 1h behind West Virginia University. It is currently 1:02 PM in West Virginia University and 12:02 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between West Virginia University, WV, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from West Virginia University to Chicago Bus Station via MountainLair, Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Morgantown Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Morgantown Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from North Central West Virginia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from North Central West Virginia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 304-291-7433
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from MountainLair to Pittsburgh Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from MountainLair to Pittsburgh Airport PIT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from MountainLair to Pittsburgh Airport PIT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from Morgantown to Clarksburg/White Oaks Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from MountainLair to Pittsburgh Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
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Yes, the driving distance between West Virginia University to Chicago is 513 miles. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from West Virginia University to Chicago.
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