The average bus between Chicago and Bethesda takes 19h 49m 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.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Bethesda. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Bethesda at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 19h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Bethesda. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Bethesda station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 49m.
Chicago to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Bethesda bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Book your Chicago to Bethesda bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
The distance between Chicago and Bethesda is 946.7 km. The road distance is 1,174 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–190 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
