Bus Tickets from Washington, MO, US to Chicago

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Next departures for Washington to Chicago on September 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Washington
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Washington
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$76 - $117Average Duration11h 20m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$42 - $117Average Duration9h 40m
42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 9 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 40mAverage Duration
$42Cheapest ticket
42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, MO, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$79
Average bus trip duration11h 20m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure10:55am
Distance291 miles (468 km)

Washington to Chicago Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, MO, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 10, 2025 with a price of $83

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, MO, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $83 to $84 for a bus ticket from Washington, MO, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $83 which is on 2025-09-10.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Chicago!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Washington to Chicago.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Washington to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Washington to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Washington, MO, US by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Washington, MO, US

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Train from Washington, MO, US to Chicago

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