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Chicago to Bethesda buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Bethesda takes 19h 34m and the fastest bus takes 17h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Bethesda. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 34m
Duration
729 mi
Distance
$150
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
17h 33m
$128–237

Chicago to Bethesda bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 19h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 728.6 mi
  • Duration: 19h 34m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–240 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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