There are 8 ways to get from Pentagon to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
3h 52m$134–857Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BWI - ORD
5h 8m$68–910Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 28m$114–185Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 10m$194–435Drive 689 mi
- Drive from Pentagon to Chicagocar 689 mi
11h 56m$126–182Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
3h 46m$104–607Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
4h 56m$186–910Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
4h 54m$128–860
Pentagon to Chicago by foot, subway, and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pentagon to Chicago is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 18h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Pentagon to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Pentagon station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Pentagon to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
The distance between Pentagon and Chicago is 634 miles. The road distance is 693 miles.
The best way to get from Pentagon to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 18h 28m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Pentagon to Chicago, including transfers.
Pentagon to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Pentagon to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Pentagon to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 18h 28m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $440 and takes 19h 10m.
What companies run services between Pentagon, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 17h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Pentagon to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Pentagon. It is currently 9:35 PM in Pentagon and 8:35 PM in Chicago.
Pentagon to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pentagon to Chicago is 693 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Pentagon to Chicago.
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