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How to get from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO:
A train is $24 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO costing on average $86 (€69).
A train is $59 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO costing on average $121 (€97).
Other travel options to Washington, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Washington, MO as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Washington Station, Washington, MO.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Washington, E 14th Street (First Baptist Church), MO.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, MO by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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