What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Illinois?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Illinois is to bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 17h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Illinois?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Illinois is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $130 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Illinois?

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

Is there a direct train between Washington and Illinois?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 40m.

How far is it from Washington to Illinois?

The distance between Washington and Illinois is 613 miles. The road distance is 690.9 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Illinois without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 17h 25m and costs $70 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Illinois?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Washington to Illinois, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Illinois bus from?

Washington to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Illinois train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Illinois?

The best way to get from Washington to Illinois is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $130 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 17h 25m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $400 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Washington to Illinois bus arrive?

Washington to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Washington and Illinois?

Illinois is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 12:16 PM in Washington and 11:16 AM in Illinois.

Where does the Washington to Illinois train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Washington to Illinois?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Illinois is 691 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Washington to Illinois.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Illinois?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Illinois?

Book your Washington to Illinois bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Illinois?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Illinois.

Washington to Illinois - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
2h 46m
$139–775
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
17h 25m
$70–140
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
17h 40m
$100–400
Drive 686.9 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Chicagocar 686.9 mi
11h 56m
$126–182
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
3h 7m
$94–518
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
4h 47m
$114–473
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
4h 24m
$79–990
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BWI - ORD
4h 43m
$84–890

Washington to Illinois by bus (Greyhound)

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17h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.5 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Illinois, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 17h 25m.

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