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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, MO to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $674.
Distance: 288 miles (464 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$674 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $83.
A bus is $607 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $674.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
You'll arrive about 1h 3m sooner (4h 14m by flight vs 5h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $674 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 3:55 PM11h10Washington, MO3:05 AMChicago, IL$741One-way0 transfers
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- 3:55 PM11h10Washington, MO3:05 AMChicago, IL$741One-way0 transfers
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- 3:55 PM11h10Washington, MO3:05 AMChicago, IL$741One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $83.
A bus is $607 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $674.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, E 14th Street (First Baptist Church), MO and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Station, Washington, MO and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 13 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
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