How to travel from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL

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Travel Information from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL

distanceDistance593 miles (956 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight

Travel 593 miles (956 km) by train, bus or flight between Washington, DC and Chicago, IL. Travelers can even take a direct from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL.

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from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL

How to get from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

Greyhound
11:55PM21h10
Washington, DC
08:05PMChicago, IL
$1271One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
11:45AM33h20
Washington, DC
08:05PMChicago, IL
$1081One-way
3 transfers
Fastest
United
10:10PM2h04
Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)
11:14PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$3771One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
04:05PM17h40
Union Station, Washington, DC
08:45AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$2291One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
10:35AM24h37
Union Station, Washington, DC
10:12AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$3051One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
06:00AM18h40
Washington, DC
11:40PMChicago, IL
$1601One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
11:15PM24h45
Washington, DC
11:00PMChicago, IL
$1541One-way
3 transfers
Greyhound
05:45AM27h20
Washington, DC
08:05AMChicago, IL
$1701One-way
1 transfer
United
10:30AM2h10
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
11:40AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$3771One-way
0 transfers
United
12:48PM2h07
Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)
01:55PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$3771One-way
0 transfers
United
12:00PM2h10
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
01:10PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$3771One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains from Washington to Chicago, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

      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 travel to Chicago from Washington.

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        FAQs: 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.
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        You can go from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

        The distance from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is approximately 593 miles (956 km).

        Your trip from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL doesn't have to end in Chicago, IL. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. If you’d like to add San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL to your Washington, DC to Chicago, IL tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Chicago, IL today!
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