How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Chicago start from $93. The average price for this route is around $128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Chicago is 1d , covering a distance of 943 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Chicago at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Chicago?

A bus trip from Washington to Chicago generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Chicago from $96 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on January 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		6:30pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 14h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on January 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:40pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 14h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
6:40pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 2h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
6:40pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 5h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on January 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	1:00am	Union Station	20h 5m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 9h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on January 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	1:00am	Union Station	20h 5m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:55am	Union Station	20h 15m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on January 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:35pm	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
1:35pm	Union Station	17h 5m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
1:00am	Union Station	20h 5m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
1:35pm	Union Station	17h 35m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on January 31
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	1:35pm	Union Station	17h 5m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	1:00am	Union Station	20h 5m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:35pm	Union Station	17h 35m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:35pm	Union Station	19h 25m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on February 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:35pm	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	1:35pm	Union Station	17h 5m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	1:00am	Union Station	20h 5m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:35pm	Union Station	17h 35m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:35pm	Union Station	19h 25m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on February 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:35pm	Union Station	19h 50m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	5:35pm	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	1:00am	Union Station	20h 5m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:35pm	Union Station	19h 25m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:55 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $93, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

1d Average Duration

943 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$93 - $518	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$105 - $2,194	Average Duration23h 47m	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Chicago?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,517 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

According to 18 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $95

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

3.5/512,154 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,750 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Chicago start from $93. The average price for this route is around $128. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Chicago is 1d , covering a distance of 943 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Chicago at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Chicago?
A bus trip from Washington to Chicago generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-24

$177

01-25

$233

Today

$194

01-27

$270

01-28

$122

01-29

$113

01-30

$113

01-31

$108

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $108

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 $108 to $1,599 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 $108 which is on 2026-01-31.

Usually Amtrak 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.