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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ORF - ORD
    3h 47m
    $174–616

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 2m
    $111–243

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    26h 12m
    $185–934

  4. Drive 856.7 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Chicagocar car 856.7 mi
    15h 14m
    $157–226

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ORF - MDW
    3h 21m
    $139–546

Virginia Beach to Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration24h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Chicago Bus Station via Richmond, Richmond, and Washington Union Station in around 24h 2m.

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