The average bus between Chicago and Potomac takes 20h 32m and the fastest bus takes 18h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Potomac. 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 Potomac. 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 Potomac at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 20h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Potomac. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Potomac station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 32m.
Chicago to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Potomac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Chicago and Potomac is 936.4 km. The road distance is 1,188 km.
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.