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How to Travel from

Chicago to Petersburg

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$585.98
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$535.02
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$700.62

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$394.90
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$331.20
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$407.64

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$585.98
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$445.85
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Charlottesville
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$254.77

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$458.59
Plane from Midway International Airport to Norfolk
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.85
Plane from Midway International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$433.11
Plane from Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
20h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$318.46
Train from Alexandria to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$101.91
Bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$242.03
Train from Alexandria to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.75–$242.03
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$242.03
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$242.03
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.02–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$382.16

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$10.19

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
18h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.42–$382.16
Bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$108.28

GRTC

Phone:
(804) 358-4782
Website:
ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + 11Th to Petersburg
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
3 times a day

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Petersburg?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Petersburg is to train which costs $81.52 - $271.74 and takes 20h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Petersburg?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Petersburg is to fly and line 95 bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $59.78 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Petersburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Petersburg. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Petersburg Transportation Center via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Petersburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 56m.

How far is it from Chicago to Petersburg?

The distance between Chicago and Petersburg is 1077 km. The road distance is 1319.8 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Petersburg without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Petersburg without a car is to train which takes 20h 56m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Petersburg?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Chicago to Petersburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Petersburg bus from?

Chicago to Petersburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Petersburg train from?

Chicago to Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Petersburg?

The best way to get from Chicago to Petersburg is to train which takes 20h 56m and costs $81.52 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $413.04 and takes 22h 15m.

Where does the Chicago to Petersburg bus arrive?

Chicago to Petersburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Petersburg?

Petersburg is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 19:54 in Chicago and 20:54 in Petersburg.

Where does the Chicago to Petersburg train arrive?

Chicago to Petersburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Petersburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Petersburg is 1320 km. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Chicago to Petersburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Petersburg?

Book your Chicago to Petersburg train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Petersburg?

Book your Chicago to Petersburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Petersburg?

There are 73+ hotels available in Petersburg. Prices start at $45.92 per night.
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