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Chicago to Charlottesville trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Chicago and Charlottesville takes 20h 40m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Chicago to Charlottesville. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 40m
Duration
801 mi
Distance
$500
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Charlottesville train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Chicago and Charlottesville. The service departs Chicago at 5:55 PM in the evening, which arrives into Charlottesville at 15:35:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Charlottesville? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 801.4 mi
  • Duration: 20h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville 3 times a week. Tickets cost $440–700 and the journey takes 20h 40m.

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