How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Chicago start from $87. The average price for this route is around $145. 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 955 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 45 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 5597 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 $102 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	23h 10m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00am	Union Station	20h 5m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45am	Union Station	20h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	5:00am	Union Station	19h 35m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:00pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	5:35pm	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	1:00am	Union Station	20h 5m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:20am	Union Station	20h 50m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:20am	Union Station	22h 30m	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 9:49 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, 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $87, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

45bus per day

1d Average Duration

955 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$87 - $534	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$107 - $2,241	Average Duration1d	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

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $87

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

3.5/511,471 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,611 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 $87. The average price for this route is around $145. 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 955 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 45 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 5597 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

11-26

$198

11-27

$171

Today

$192

11-29

$261

11-30

$364

12-01

$155

12-02

$105

12-03

$102

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $102

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 $102 to $1,480 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 $102 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually FlixBus, 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.