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How to get fromChicago to McLeanby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    4h 17m
    $138–764

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORD - IAD
    4h 27m
    $66–361

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    17h 57m
    $253–497

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    18h 38m
    $117–212

  5. Drive 683.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to McLeancar car 683.9 mi
    11h 46m
    $125–181

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 38m
    $178–864

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MDW - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 35m
    $118–621

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

    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 New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 59m
    $318–771

  9. Train to South Bend, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SBN - IAD
    5h 30m
    $116–670

Chicago to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and McLean, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $240–490 and the journey takes 16h 41m.

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