There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Herrin by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane DCA - MWA
4h 34m$158–715Drive 785.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Herrincar 785.9 mi
13h 51m$144–208Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
20h 20m$158–273Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
24h 38m$334–699Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DCA - STL
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
6h 13m$181–518
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Herrin is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Herrin is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Herrin station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Carbondale Intermodal Station via Nashville Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Herrin. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 38m.
The distance between Washington and Herrin is 662 miles. The road distance is 790.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Herrin without a car is to bus which takes 20h 20m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Washington to Herrin, including transfers.
Washington to Herrin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Herrin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Herrin is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 20h 20m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 24h 38m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Herrin, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Herrin via Nashville Bus Station and Carbondale Intermodal Station in around 20h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Columbus, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- 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 Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Herrin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Herrin is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 1:06 AM in Washington and 12:06 AM in Herrin.
Washington to Herrin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Herrin is 790 miles. It takes approximately 13h 51m to drive from Washington to Herrin.
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