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How to get fromEvanston to Charlottesvilleby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Charlottesville by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, fly to Charlottesville

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    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ORD - CHO
    4h 37m
    $100–410

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain train Cardinal
    22h 14m
    $267–558

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlottesville Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    23h 24m
    $130–248

  4. Drive 685.3 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Charlottesvillecar car 685.3 mi
    14h 19m
    $126–181

  5. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane ORD - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi taxi
    5h 27m
    $204–540

Evanston to Charlottesville by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville 3 times a week. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 20h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Charlottesville Union Station via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 23h 24m.

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