What is the cheapest way to get from Dulles to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Chicago is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dulles to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Dulles to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $150 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Dulles and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Dulles to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dulles and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Dulles to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.

How far is it from Dulles to Chicago?

The distance between Dulles and Chicago is 609 miles. The road distance is 676.6 miles.

How do I travel from Dulles to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Dulles to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Dulles to Chicago?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Dulles to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dulles to Chicago bus from?

Dulles to Chicago bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.

Where do I catch the Dulles to Chicago train from?

Dulles to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.

Train, bus or fly from Dulles to Chicago?

The best way to get from Dulles to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 10m, you could also train, which costs $110 - $450 and takes 26h 16m.

Where does the Dulles to Chicago bus arrive?

Dulles to Chicago bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Dulles to Chicago train arrive?

Dulles to Chicago train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.

Can I drive from Dulles to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Dulles to Chicago is 677 miles. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Dulles to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1068+ hotels available in Chicago.

Dulles to Chicago - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, subway, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Dulles to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), subway, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
2h 58m
$156–747
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
5h 3m
$101–566
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
19h 10m
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 34m
$104–274
Drive 672.7 mi
1. Drive from Dulles to Chicagocar 672.7 mi
11h 52m
$123–178
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
4h 47m
$136–816
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend, train
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
4h 57m
$142–299
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
26h 16m
$115–449

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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

United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 19h 10m.

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