Chicago to Virginia Beach by bus
Virginia Beach lies 1,146 km (712 mi) south-east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 1,398 km (869 mi) of road.
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| Chicago | Virginia Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 454,808 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 23450–23479 |
Clocks in Virginia Beach are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 20 h 48 min journey lands 21 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Chicago to Virginia Beach
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Staying in Virginia Beach
Our booking partner lists 306 places to stay in Virginia Beach. Of the 220 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86). Across 113 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 138,356 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Virginia Beach from Chicago?
1,146 km (712 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,398 km (869 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Virginia Beach by bus?
About 20 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Virginia Beach?
Our booking partner lists 306 places to stay in Virginia Beach, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.