How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Chicago?

The cheapest coach tickets from Washington to Chicago start from £48. The average price for this route is around £49. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Washington to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Washington to Chicago is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 283 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 5m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Chicago at 10:55. And the latest bus departs at 10:55.

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

A bus journey from Washington to Chicago produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Washington to Chicago from £50 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:55	Washington	12h 40m	23:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:55	Washington	12h 5m	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55	Washington	10h 55m	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55	Washington	11h 20m	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55	Washington	10h 55m	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55	Washington	11h 20m	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55	Washington	10h 55m	21:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55	Washington	11h 20m	22:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:55	Washington	12h 40m	23:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:55	Washington	12h 5m	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:55	Washington	11h 10m	22:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:55	Washington	12h 5m	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:55	Washington	12h 40m	23:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:55	Washington	12h 5m	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 6 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 57mAverage duration

290 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£48 - £118	Average duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£32 - £107	Average duration6h 57m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87412 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £56

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Washington to Chicago start from £48. The average price for this route is around £49. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Washington to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Washington to Chicago is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 283 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 5m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Chicago at 10:55. And the latest bus departs at 10:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Chicago?
A bus journey from Washington to Chicago produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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The cheapest trip from Washington, MO, US to Chicago was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £50

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 £50 to £50 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 £50, which is on 2025-12-04.