How to travel from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL
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4.6Travel Information from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL
 Distance | 593 miles (956 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $58 - $101 |
 Cheapest mode | Flight • $58 (€52) • 2 h 5 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $58 (€52) • 2 h 5 min |
 Popular travel companies | Greyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 593 miles (956 km) from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL.
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How to get from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel on FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound travel from Washington to Chicago at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your journey
FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL
There are 3 travel options to Chicago, IL from Washington, DC. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Washington, DC and Chicago, IL is a flight with an average price of $58 (€52).
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL:
A flight is $2 (€2) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $60 (€54) from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL.
Taking a flight costs $44 (€39) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $101 (€92).
The quickest way to travel from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 17 h 55 min.
Train takes 17 h 40 min on average.
The distance from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is approximately 593 miles (956 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- 27 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL 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 from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL:
The following travel companies offer services from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL:
- Greyhound or FlixBus can get you to Chicago, IL by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL for $60 (€54) on Omio.
- American Airlines or United can take you to Chicago, IL by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for American Airlines from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL for $58 (€52).
- Amtrak can take you to Chicago, IL by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Amtrak from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL for $101 (€92).
Yes, there are direct routes from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct buses a day to Chicago, IL with Greyhound.
- You can find 18 direct flights per day to take to Chicago, IL with American Airlines or United.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Chicago, IL with Amtrak.
Direct services to Chicago, IL 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 trip.
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