What is the distance between Washington and Chicago?

Washington and Chicago are 594 miles (958 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from Washington, chances are that your bus will depart from Dupont Circle and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cloud Gate, Lincoln Park Zoo, Museum of Contemporary Art, Navy Pier and The Field Museum.

Bus Washington to Chicago from $66 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55pm	Union Station	23h 30m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	11:55pm	Union Station	21h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	11:55pm	Union Station	21h 10m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 6h	11:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 14h	7:55am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:00am	Union Station	17h 40m	11:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:45am	Union Station	19h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:45pm	Union Station	21h 30m	2:15pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	5:45pm	Union Station	21h 45m	2:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 1h	2:15pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00am	Union Station	20h 5m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	7:00am	Union Station	17h 40m	11:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:00am	Union Station	17h 40m	11:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:45am	Union Station	19h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	5:45pm	Union Station	21h 30m	2:15pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on September 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	1d 6h	2:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	7:00am	Union Station	17h 40m	11:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	1:00am	Union Station	20h 5m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	11:45am	Union Station	19h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:55pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	1d 7h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $338	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$75 - $529	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

1d Average Duration

$67Cheapest ticket

24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$90

Average bus trip duration1d

Number of daily buses47

Earliest bus departure12:40am

Distance588 miles (948 km)

Latest bus departure11:59pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,228 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Washington Chicago recent customer reviews

This was DEFINITELY the WORST traveling experience i will ever have, bus came 4 hours late on two different trips

Kareem A.

November 28, 2019

The ride in itself was not bad, but the timing was terrible. My last connection drive was lost causing a three hour delay. The driver also made and unplanned stop and left passengers. It was the worst. Never again.

Kylah M.

May 17, 2019

The bus broke during the night. We stayed 6 hours in an autogrill waiting for someone that comes to rescue us. Than we arrive to Pittsburg and they gave us a new schedule for the next day. Take the plane really

Luigi R.

August 14, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/510,361 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound Washington Chicago recent customer reviews

This was DEFINITELY the WORST traveling experience i will ever have, bus came 4 hours late on two different trips

Kareem A.

November 28, 2019

The ride in itself was not bad, but the timing was terrible. My last connection drive was lost causing a three hour delay. The driver also made and unplanned stop and left passengers. It was the worst. Never again.

Kylah M.

May 17, 2019

The bus broke during the night. We stayed 6 hours in an autogrill waiting for someone that comes to rescue us. Than we arrive to Pittsburg and they gave us a new schedule for the next day. Take the plane really

Luigi R.

August 14, 2018

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

Washington to Chicago Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Chicago?

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Chicago

What is the distance between Washington and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/31

$83

09/01

$102

Today

$118

09/03

$105

09/04

$77

09/05

$77

09/06

$71

09/07

$73

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of $71

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

You can expect to pay from $71 to $173 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-09-06.

Usually Greyhound, FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Washington to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Washington to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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.

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Chicago?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$90	Daily Departures47
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d	Avg Price$158	Daily Departures2

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

Bus from Chicago to Washington, DC, US

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Train from Washington, DC, US to Chicago

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Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Chicago

Next departures

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Chicago.

Bus Washington, DC, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Washington Chicago recent customer reviews

Greyhound Washington Chicago recent customer reviews

Washington to Chicago Bus

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Chicago?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Washington, DC, US - Chicago

What is the distance between Washington and Chicago?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Chicago?

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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About Bus Travel

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Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Chicago?

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

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