Chicago, IL
Washington, DC

Chicago to Washington by Bus or Train

Greyhound has the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Washington for only $102, on a trip of approximately 23h 45m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Washington.

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    Cheapest
    Bus
    23h 45m
    Direct
  • Amtrak logo
    Fastest
    Train
    17h 25m
    Direct
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    Earliest
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    23h 45m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Greyhound
5:20 AM->6:05 AM
Flixbus
11:35 PM->5:40 PM
Amtrak
6:40 PM->1:05 PM
Amtrak - Capitol Limited
6:40 PM->1:05 PM

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Bus from Chicago to Washington

The bus trip from Chicago to Washington takes approximately 1d 3h 7m duration and covers a distance of about 598 mi. There are usually 25 buses traveling daily to Washington and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from $101.97 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance598 mi
Price$101.97
Frequency25
Fastest19h

Train Chicago to Washington

It takes an average of 22h 10m to travel from Chicago to Washington by train, covering a distance of about 598 mi. There are usually 12 trains traveling daily from Chicago to Washington and tickets for this journey start from $166.55 when you book in advance.

Distance598 mi
Price$166.55
Frequency12
Fastest17h 25m

Amtrak stations in Chicago

  • Chicago (Union Station), IL

  • Chicago (Union Station), Illinois

Amtrak stations in Washington

  • Union Station

  • 110 Callahan Dr

Greyhound stations in Chicago

  • Bus Station - 630 W Harrison St

  • Downtown Greyhound Station

  • Chicago Bus Station

  • Chicago Train Station

  • Dan Ryan Bus Station

  • Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan

  • Chicago Train Station Bus Stop

Greyhound stations in Washington

  • Union Station

  • Bethesda

  • DC (Dupont Circle)

  • Arlington (Rosslyn)

  • Washington Union Station

  • 4550 Montgomery Ave

  • Dupont Cir CT Ave

  • Bus Terminal - 8100 Fenton St

  • 4931 Calvert Rd

Flixbus stations in Chicago

  • Dan Ryan Bus Station

Flixbus stations in Washington

  • 1801 N Lynn St

Amtrak - Capitol Limited stations in Chicago

  • Chicago (Union Station), Illinois

Amtrak - Capitol Limited stations in Washington

  • Union Station

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Washington is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.