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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Washington, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $578.
Distance: 288 miles (464 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $578 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO costing on average $77.
A bus is $512 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO costing on average $578.
Other travel options to Washington, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7. The journey takes 6h 11m versus 4h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
9:50 AM 6h27 Chicago, IL 4:17 PM Washington, MO $153 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:50 AM 6h27 Chicago, IL 4:17 PM Washington, MO $153 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:50 AM 6h27 Chicago, IL 4:17 PM Washington, MO $153 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:10 PM 14h06 Chicago, IL 9:16 AM Washington, MO $158 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO costing on average $77.
A bus is $512 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO costing on average $578.
Other travel options to Washington, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Washington, MO as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Washington, E 14th Street (First Baptist Church), MO.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Washington Station, Washington, MO.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, MO by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, MO by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Washington, MO by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 12 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines.
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