What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Washington is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 16h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago, IL to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Chicago, IL to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $200 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago, IL and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago, IL and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 25m.

How far is it from Chicago, IL to Washington?

The distance between Chicago, IL and Washington is 633 miles. The road distance is 691.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago, IL to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $70 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Chicago, IL to Washington?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chicago, IL to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago, IL to Washington bus from?

Chicago, IL to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago, IL to Washington train from?

Chicago, IL to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago, IL to Washington?

The best way to get from Chicago, IL to Washington is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 16h 35m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 17h 34m.

Where does the Chicago, IL to Washington bus arrive?

Chicago, IL to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago, IL and Washington?

Washington is 1h ahead of Chicago, IL. It is currently 5:58 PM in Chicago, IL and 6:58 PM in Washington.

Where does the Chicago, IL to Washington train arrive?

Chicago, IL to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Chicago, IL to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago, IL to Washington is 692 miles. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Chicago, IL to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago, IL to Washington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Washington?

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Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1704+ hotels available in Washington.

Chicago, IL to Washington - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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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 ORD - DCA
3h 51m
$142–805
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
16h 35m
$70–150
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
17h 34m
$100–270
Drive 687.9 mi
1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Washingtoncar 687.9 mi
11h 58m
$126–182
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
3h 43m
$202–1,205
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 ORD - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 48m
$114–473
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 39m
$84–1,027
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 ORD - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
4h 53m
$84–897
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MKE - DCA
4h 57m
$284–1,616

Chicago, IL to Washington by bus (Greyhound)

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16h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 629.8 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Chicago, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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

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Drive 687.9 mi

Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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

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