There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to McLean by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 23m$138–864Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
cheapest- 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 New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 58m$74–401Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
17h 56m$200–436Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 33m$118–183Drive 683.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to McLeancar 683.9 mi
11h 46m$125–181Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
4h 16m$128–714Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
4h 37m$186–911Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 34m$128–321Train to South Bend, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SBN - IAD
5h 26m$94–462
Chicago to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to McLean is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 18h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to McLean is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln via H St NE+Union Station Garage, 17 St NW+I St NW and Ballston+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to McLean. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at McLean, Silver Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 56m.
The distance between Chicago and McLean is 648 miles. The road distance is 687.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to McLean without a car is to train which takes 17h 56m and costs $200 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chicago to McLean, including transfers.
Chicago to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to McLean is to train which takes 17h 56m and costs $200 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 18h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $750 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and McLean, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $190–430 and the journey takes 16h 41m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- 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
Flights from South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
Chicago to McLean bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
McLean is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:16 PM in Chicago and 4:16 PM in McLean.
Chicago to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to McLean is 688 miles. It takes approximately 11h 46m to drive from Chicago to McLean.
There are 1628+ hotels available in McLean.