The average bus between McLean and Chicago takes 20h 36m and the fastest bus takes 19h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from McLean to Chicago. 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 McLean and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from McLean is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Ballston+Bay H and take an average of 20h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from McLean to Chicago? 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 McLean to Chicago. However, there are services departing from McLean station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
McLean to Chicago bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
McLean to Chicago bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between McLean and Chicago is 942.6 km. The road distance is 1,167 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 17h 25m.