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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 €49, and a flight costs an average of €78.
Distance: 594 miles (956 km)
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€153 Average price | €240 Average price | €93 Average price Cheapest |
19h 32m Average total duration 19h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 36m Average total duration 19h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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 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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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL
Travel to Chicago, IL 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 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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