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

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There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ORF - MDW
    4h 41m
    $102–435

  2. Fly Norfolk International Airport 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
    5h 6m
    $82–355

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    23h 5m
    $154–240

  4. 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 4m
    $549–879

  5. Drive  856.6 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Chicagocar car 856.6 mi
    15h 17m
    $157–226

  6. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    6h 56m
    $99–500

  7. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RIC - ORD
    7h 25m
    $84–400

Virginia Beach to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 23h 5m.

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