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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 $59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 52m. 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 $59, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 288 miles (464 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration Fastest 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 49m Average total duration 11h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $89 (€71).
A bus is $314 (€251) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $383 (€306).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 19m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, MO to Chicago, IL
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.
4:55 PM11h10Washington, MO4:05 AMChicago, IL$781One-way0 transfers
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- 4:55 PM11h10Washington, MO4:05 AMChicago, IL$781One-way0 transfers
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- 4:55 PM11h10Washington, MO4:05 AMChicago, IL$781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $89 (€71).
A bus is $314 (€251) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average $383 (€306).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 19m.
- Around 21 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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