Rome2Rio

How to get fromSpringfield, VA to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Springfield, VA to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    4h 4m
    $135–762

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    5h 18m
    $78–975

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    18h 50m
    $86–227

  4. Train via Rockville (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    19h 20m
    $94–282

  5. Drive 696.4 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield, VA to Chicagocar car 696.4 mi
    11h 57m
    $128–184

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    4h 20m
    $105–562

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    5h 17m
    $156–769

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    5h 33m
    $88–905

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $277–1,527

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    24h 52m
    $122–454

Springfield, VA to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–180 and the journey takes 17h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Springfield, VA

Trips to Chicago

Popular routes