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How to get fromWashington to Lisleby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or subway

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

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

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lisletrain train
    4h 17m
    $143–779

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    20h 55m
    $75–181

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    18h 58m
    $98–570

  4. Drive 704.8 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Lislecar car 704.8 mi
    12h 25m
    $129–186

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lisletrain train
    4h 32m
    $103–553

  6. 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 subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    6h 15m
    $158–769

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lisletrain train
    5h 54m
    $83–986

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lisletrain train
    6h 10m
    $88–896

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    6h 31m
    $278–1,510

Washington to Lisle by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration18h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lisle, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–600 and the journey takes 17h 40m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–180 and the journey takes 17h 25m.

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