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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 Main to Clark/Lakesubway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)planeORD - CHO
    4h 41m
    $90–370

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to CharlottesvilletrainCardinal
    22h 15m
    $190–700

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union StationbusGreyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - CharlottesvillebusWashington
    23h 17m

  4. Drive 685.3 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Charlottesvillecar685.3 mi
    14h 15m
    $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)planeORD - SHD
    2. Take the taxi from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Charlottesvilletaxi
    5h 25m
    $220–640

Evanston to Charlottesville by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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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 $190–700 and the journey takes 20h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Downtown Transit Station via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Alderman Road at Stadium Rd northbound in around 23h 17m.

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