There are 6 ways to get from Carol Stream to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
2h 16m$207–941Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
21h 18m$118–192Train
- Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
19h 28m$218–465Drive 715.4 mi
- Drive from Carol Stream to Washingtoncar 715.4 mi
12h 36m$131–189Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 33m$259–994Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 36m$144–1,023
Carol Stream to Washington by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Washington is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 21h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $200 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Carol Stream to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Gary Ave & Arapahoe Trail and arriving at Washington Union Station via Wheaton Metra, Harrison & Kedzie and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Carol Stream to Washington. However, there are services departing from Winfield and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.
The distance between Carol Stream and Washington is 635 miles. The road distance is 719.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Washington without a car is to train which takes 19h 28m and costs $210 - $470.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Carol Stream to Washington, including transfers.
Carol Stream to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Carol Stream to Washington train services, operated by Metra, depart from Winfield station.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $470 and takes 19h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 21h 18m.
What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carol Stream to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform via Winfield, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, and Rockville, Red Line Center Platform in around 19h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via State College
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Winfield to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Carol Stream to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Washington is 1h ahead of Carol Stream. It is currently 2:00 PM in Carol Stream and 3:00 PM in Washington.
Carol Stream to Washington train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carol Stream to Washington is 720 miles. It takes approximately 12h 36m to drive from Carol Stream to Washington.
There are 1599+ hotels available in Washington.