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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Sterling, VA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Sterling, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €76, and a train costs an average of €107.
Distance: 571 miles (920 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€122 Average price | €91 Average price Cheapest | €95 Average price |
19h 11m Average total duration 18h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 35m Average total duration 17h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chicago, IL to Sterling, VA
Trains from Chicago, IL to Sterling, VA run on average 4 times per day, taking around 18h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $134 (€107) but you can travel from only $92 (€73) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 10:28, the last at 16:21. The fastest train covers the 571 miles (920 km) distance in 16h 41m.
Distance 571 miles (920 km) |
Average train duration 18h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $134 (€107) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 16h 41m |
First train 10:28 |
Last train 16:21 |
FAQs: Trains from Chicago, IL to Sterling, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Sterling, VA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sterling, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Chicago, IL to Sterling, VA
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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