The average bus between Evanston and Washington takes 19h 2m and the fastest bus takes 18h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Evanston to Washington. 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 Evanston and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Evanston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Washington at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Michigan & Hubbard and take an average of 19h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 37m • 2 changes
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19h 14m • 2 changes
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19h 37m • 2 changes
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19h 14m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Washington? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Washington. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Washington station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.
Evanston to Washington bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Evanston to Washington bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Evanston and Washington is 965.9 km. The road distance is 1,195 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 16h 35m.