How to Travel from
Washington to Chicago
by Route or Car
Twenty-two ways to Travel from Washington to Chicago
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 230 km)
31 h 6 min
3230 km.
from $177
Other
Train, Plane (Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
4 h 17 min
955 km.
from $147.91
Train, Plane (Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport)
4 h 39 min
955 km.
from $180.52
Taxi, Train
3 h 3 min
196 km.
from $222.04
Bus, Train (Bus)
4 h 23 min
196 km.
from $123.58
Taxi, Plane (Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal)
2 h 44 min
196 km.
from $503.51
Taxi, Plane (Taxi to Evansville)
3 h 22 min
358 km.
from $606.86
Taxi, Bus
6 h 34 min
358 km.
from $276.85
Bus, Train (Taxi)
8 h 14 min
358 km.
from $226.18
Plane
4 h 8 min
358 km.
from $102.99
Taxi, Plane (Taxi)
5 h 12 min
358 km.
from $306.64
Taxi, bus via Indianapolis, Taxi, bus via Indianapolis
7 h 39 min
358 km.
from $189.15
Bus (Bus (Greyhound))
9 h 25 min
466 km.
from $138.61
Train, Plane (Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport)
4 h 45 min
466 km.
from $184.98
Train, Plane (Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport)
5 h 8 min
466 km.
from $114.33
Train, Plane (Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport)
6 h 42 min
466 km.
from $341.52
Bus, Train (Bus)
46 h 42 min
2628 km.
from $405.36
Bus, Plane (Bus to Burlington International Airport)
6 h 41 min
1257 km.
from $298.65
Bus, Train (Bus)
25 h 46 min
1257 km.
from $211.91
Train
25 h 3 min
1258 km.
from $382.24
Bus (Bus)
29 h 58 min
1257 km.
from $314.80
Bus, Plane (Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport)
10 h 5 min
1257 km.
from $361.99
Transport providers
Airlines
Air Canada
Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Burlington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$701.63
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$1,148.12
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$331.68
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$446.49
Plane from Peoria International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$484.76
Plane from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$420.98–$599.57
Plane from Evansville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$892.98
Plane from Indianapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$382.71
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$472.00
Plane from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$765.41
Plane from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$331.68
Plane from Spokane International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$548.54
Plane from Portland International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$701.63
Plane from Burlington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$765.41
Plane from Manchester Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$956.76
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$344.44
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$280.65
Plane from Spokane International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$497.52
Plane from Spokane International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$408.22
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$331.68
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 59m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$420.98
Plane from Portland International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$446.49
Plane from Portland International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$344.44
Plane from Burlington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$357.19
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$102.05–$267.89
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 Peoria International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$459.25
Plane from Indianapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.19–$459.25
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$472.00
Plane from Spokane International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$535.79
Plane from Portland International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$331.68–$765.41
Plane from Burlington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$701.63
Plane from Manchester Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$1,148.12
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
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$382.71
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Spokane International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$548.54
Plane from Portland International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$637.84
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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$459.25
Plane from Spokane International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$701.63
Plane from Spokane International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$523.03
Plane from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$561.30
Plane from Portland International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$586.82
Plane from Manchester Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$497.52
Plane from Manchester Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$625.09
Corporate Flight Management Inc
Website:
contouraviation.com/
Plane from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.92–$216.87
GoJet Airlines
Website:
gojetairlines.com/
Plane from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$24.24–$280.65
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 Bloomington-Normal to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.86–$102.05
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.79–$121.19
Train from Washington Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.37–$165.84
Train from Washington Amtrak Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.57–$76.54
Train from Washington Amtrak Station to Springfield
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.41–$108.43
Train from Seattle to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
45h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$204.11–$701.63
Train from Spokane to St.
Ave. Duration:
29h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$472.00
Train from Randolph Amtrak to Springfield
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$108.43
Train from Springfield to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
19h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$318.92
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$293.41
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 Mcpherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.46–$7.02
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$62.51–$369.95
Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.03–$127.57
Bus from Washington to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.95–$70.16
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.07–$191.35
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.44–$229.62
Bus from Montpelier Transit Center to Boston
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.84–$108.43
Bus from Montpelier Transit Center to Montreal
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.21–$108.43
Bus from Montpelier Transit Center to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.44–$17.86
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.24–$89.30
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.07–$102.05
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$140.33
Bus from Boston to New
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.69–$82.92
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
20h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$255.14
Bus from Montpelier Transit Center to Montreal
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.03–$61.23
Miller Transportation
Phone:
+1 800-544-2383
Website:
ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.31–$24.24
Bus from Walmart - Bedford, IN to Indianapolis,
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$29.34
Salt Lake Express
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.96–$108.43
Vermont Translines
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to AMTRAK
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.92–$58.68
Northwestern Stages
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$108.43
Megabus
Bus from Montpelier Park & Ride to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.21–$24.24
Bus from Montpelier Park & Ride to Boston
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.21–$54.85
Go Express Travel
Bus from Home2 Suites to Indianapolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$28.07–$33.17
OATS Transit
Phone:
+1-888-875-6287
Website:
oatstransit.org
Bus from Warrenton, MO to Columbia
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$4.08–$5.74
Green Mountain Transit
Bus from Montpelier Transit Center to Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Peoria Charter Coach Company
Bus from Peoria, Bradley University to Oakbrook
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.03–$58.68
Bus from Peoria, Bradley University to Uptown
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.61
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Chicago?
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chicago is to train which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 17h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Chicago?
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 48m and costs $108.70 - $434.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington to Chicago?
The distance between Washington and Chicago is 988 km. The road distance is 1118.8 km.
How do I travel from Washington to Chicago without a car?
The best way to get from Washington 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 Washington to Chicago?
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Washington to Chicago, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Washington to Chicago bus from?
Washington to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Where do I catch the Washington to Chicago train from?
Washington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Train, bus or fly from Washington to Chicago?
The best way to get from Washington to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 48m 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 Washington to Chicago bus arrive?
Washington to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Washington and Chicago?
Chicago is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 10:26 in Washington and 09:26 in Chicago.
Where does the Washington to Chicago train arrive?
Washington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Can I drive from Washington to Chicago?
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chicago is 1119 km. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Washington to Chicago.
How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Chicago?
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How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Chicago?
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Where can I stay near Chicago?
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