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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, MO to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, MO 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 train which can get you there in 6h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a train costs an average of €36.
Distance: 288 miles (464 km)
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€67 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest |
7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 56m Average total duration 11h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $61 (€49).
A train is $50 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $95 (€76).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 57m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, MO and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Station, Washington, MO and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, E 14th Street (First Baptist Church), MO and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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