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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and National Harbor takes 20h 16m and the fastest bus takes 18h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to National Harbor. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 16m
Duration
735 mi
Distance
$158
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chicago to National Harbor bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chicago and National Harbor. 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 National Harbor at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 20h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority24h 10m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority18h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority24h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority18h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority21h 13m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority18h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority24h 10m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority18h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority24h 12m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority18h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority21h 15m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority18h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to National Harbor? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chicago to National Harbor.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 734.7 mi
  • Duration: 20h 16m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–200 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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