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How to Travel from

Union Station to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$331.68
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$446.49
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$561.30

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$344.44
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$280.65
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.43–$318.92

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$395.46
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$420.98
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$510.27
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$561.30

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.13–$255.14

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$433.73
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.81–$369.95
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$408.22

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$280.65
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.38–$70.16
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$89.30

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.69–$382.71

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.02

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.51–$369.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Union Station to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Chicago is to train which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 17h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Union Station to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $108.70 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Union Station and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 40m.

How far is it from Union Station to Chicago?

The distance between Union Station and Chicago is 991 km. The road distance is 1120.7 km.

How do I travel from Union Station to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Union Station to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 17h 40m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Union Station to Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Union Station to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Union Station to Chicago bus from?

Union Station to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Union Station to Chicago train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Union Station to Chicago?

The best way to get from Union Station to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $108.70 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 17h 40m, you could also bus, which costs $53.26 - $315.22 and takes 18h 40m.

Where does the Union Station to Chicago bus arrive?

Union Station to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Union Station and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Union Station. It is currently 03:58 in Union Station and 02:58 in Chicago.

Where does the Union Station to Chicago train arrive?

Union Station to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Union Station to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Chicago is 1121 km. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Union Station to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Union Station to Chicago?

Book your Union Station to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Union Station to Chicago?

Book your Union Station to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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