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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, and a flight costs an average of €71.
Distance: 594 miles (956 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€173 Average price | €228 Average price | €91 Average price Cheapest |
19h 18m Average total duration 18h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 22m Average total duration 19h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC
Travel to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC.
There are 3 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Washington, DC from Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $56 (€51).
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC:
Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $61 (€55) for the same trip.
A bus is $45 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC costing on average $102 (€92).
The quickest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 46 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 19 h 25 min.
Getting to Washington, DC by train takes 17 h 25 min on average.
The Chicago, IL to Washington, DC distance is around 593 miles (956 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC is:
- 7 buses a day.
- 27 flights per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Chicago, IL and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC:
- You can take a bus from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $56 (€51) with Greyhound from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC.
- You can travel to Washington, DC from Chicago, IL by flight with American Airlines, United or Republic Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $61 (€55) with American Airlines from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC.
- You can travel from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $102 (€92) with Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Washington, DC with Greyhound.
- You can find 18 direct flights per day to take to Washington, DC with United.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Washington, DC with Amtrak.
Direct services to Washington, DC tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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