How to Travel from

Chicago to Washington

by Car

United States of America Chicago Washington

Cheapest

By car (3 230 km)

31 h 1 min

3230 km.

from $177

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane

Ave. Duration:

4h 7m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$191.08–$891.70

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma

Ave. Duration:

4h 42m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$216.56–$547.76

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland

Ave. Duration:

4h 30m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$318.46–$700.62

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane

Ave. Duration:

6h 43m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$292.99–$509.54

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma

Ave. Duration:

4h 44m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$203.82–$369.42

Plane from Midway International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma

Ave. Duration:

8h 37m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$229.29–$407.64

Plane from Midway International Airport to Portland

Ave. Duration:

6h 16m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$267.51–$471.33

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland

Ave. Duration:

7h 41m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$242.03–$420.37

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane

Ave. Duration:

4h 16m

Frequency:

Monday to Friday

Estimated price:

$254.77–$891.70

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma

Ave. Duration:

4h 42m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$178.34–$535.02

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland

Ave. Duration:

4h 38m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$331.20–$764.32

Frontier Airlines

Website:

flyfrontier.com/

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane

Ave. Duration:

6h 36m

Frequency:

Tuesday

Estimated price:

$89.17–$407.64

Plane from Midway International Airport to Spokane

Ave. Duration:

6h 26m

Frequency:

Tuesday

Estimated price:

$101.91–$458.59

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:

alaskaair.com/

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane

Ave. Duration:

4h 7m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$191.08–$891.70

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma

Ave. Duration:

4h 41m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$165.60–$547.76

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland

Ave. Duration:

4h 39m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$254.77–$636.93

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane

Ave. Duration:

6h 5m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$242.03–$700.62

Plane from Midway International Airport to Spokane

Ave. Duration:

3h 55m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$242.03–$700.62

Plane from Midway International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma

Ave. Duration:

4h 35m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$191.08–$535.02

Plane from Midway International Airport to Portland

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$216.56–$611.45

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle

Ave. Duration:

46h 24m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$203.82–$700.62

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Washington is to fly which costs $108.70 - $304.35 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $86.96 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Seattle. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46h 24m.

How far is it from Chicago to Washington?

The distance between Chicago and Washington is 2446 km. The road distance is 3376.6 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Washington without a car is to train which takes 46h 24m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Washington?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Chicago to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Washington train from?

Chicago to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or fly from Chicago to Washington?

The best way to get from Chicago to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $76.09 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $173.91 - $597.83 and takes 46h 24m.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Washington?

Washington is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 03:08 in Chicago and 01:08 in Washington.

Where does the Chicago to Washington train arrive?

Chicago to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Washington is 3377 km. It takes approximately 32h 10m to drive from Chicago to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Washington?

Book your Chicago to Washington train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 38+ hotels available in Washington. Prices start at $44.80 per night.

Book in Washington

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

627 H Street NW, Washington

Fine

8.8

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown

2401 M Street NW, Washington

Great

9.1

State Plaza Hotel

2117 E Street NW, Washington

Great

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CenturyLink Field

Lumen Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. Located in the city's SoDo neighborhood, it is the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL), Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer (MLS), and Seattle Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Originally called Seahawks Stadium, it was renamed Qwest Field in June 2004 when telecommunications carrier Qwest acquired the naming rights. The stadium became known as CenturyLink Field following Qwest's June 2011 acquisition by CenturyLink and was nicknamed "The Clink" as a result; it received its current name in November 2020 with CenturyLink's rebrand to Lumen Technologies. It is a modern facility with views of the Downtown Seattle skyline and a seating capacity of 68,740 spectators for NFL games and 37,722 for most MLS matches. The complex also includes the Event Center which is home to the Washington Music Theater (WaMu Theater), a parking garage, and a public plaza. The venue hosts concerts, trade shows, and consumer shows along with sporting events. Located within a mile (1 km) of Downtown Seattle, the stadium is accessible by multiple freeways and forms of mass transit.

University of Washington

The University of Washington (UW and informally U-Dub or U Dub) is a public research university in Seattle, Washington, United States. Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast of the United States.

Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is a public market in Seattle, Washington, United States. It opened on August 17, 1907, and is one of the oldest continuously operated public farmers' markets in the United States. Overlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront on Puget Sound, it serves as a place of business for many small farmers, craftspeople and merchants. It is named for its central street, Pike Place, which runs northwest from Pike Street to Virginia Street on the western edge of Downtown Seattle. Pike Place Market is Seattle's most popular tourist destination, with more than 20 million annual visitors.

Washington

Seattle is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With a 2022 population of 749,256 it is the most populous city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America, and the 18th most populous city in the United States. The Seattle metropolitan area's population is 4.02 million, making it the 15th-largest in the United States. Its growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and 2020 made it one of the country's fastest-growing large cities.

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One way to Travel from Chicago to Washington

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Frontier Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Washington?

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Washington?

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Washington?

How far is it from Chicago to Washington?

How do I travel from Chicago to Washington without a car?

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Washington?

Where do I catch the Chicago to Washington train from?

Train or fly from Chicago to Washington?

What is the time difference between Chicago and Washington?

Where does the Chicago to Washington train arrive?

Can I drive from Chicago to Washington?

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Washington?

Where can I stay near Washington?