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How to get fromCarol Stream to Washingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Carol Stream to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    2h 30m
    $207–691

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    21h 11m
    $128–202

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    19h 28m
    $438–685

  4. Drive  715.4 mi

    1. Drive from Carol Stream to Washingtoncar car 715.4 mi
    12h 35m
    $131–189

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORD - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 19m
    $259–554

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORD - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3h 41m
    $144–1,003

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    4h 55m
    $145–734

Carol Stream to Washington by bus and subway (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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.

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