The average bus between Washington DC and Chicago takes 18h 42m and the fastest bus takes 17h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC 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 Washington DC and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 5:17 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at 13 St NW+F St NW and take an average of 18h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.
Washington DC to Chicago bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Chicago bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Washington DC and Chicago is 955.5 km. The road distance is 1,149 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 17h 25m.
