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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Washington
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 20 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just CHF 55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
According to customer feedback, Amtrak has been praised for its overall service quality. However, there have been concerns raised about significant delays causing inconvenience and stress. Some passengers also mentioned issues with the cafe's snack options not meeting expectations.
Amtrak Chicago Washington recent customer reviews
I'm not happy about the almost 2hours delay. It created unnecessary anxiety and led to stress. Will appreciate it if Amtrak us always on time as I experienced over 1hour delay on August 22nd from UTICA TO CHICAGO which is unnecessary.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gafaru O.
The train was an hour late and the cafe lacked the one advertised snack that I could eat (vegetables with hummus) so I went hungry. They also served Lipton as if it was tea for people to drink. Otherwise, everything else was good.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Washington, DC, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Chicago to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Washington start from CHF 60. The average price for this train route is around CHF 143. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Washington?
The average train journey time from Chicago to Washington is 23h 49m, covering a distance of 959 km. The fastest train gets you there in 17h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Chicago to Washington route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Washington?
The earliest train from Chicago to Washington departs at 17:55. And the latest train departs at 21:30.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
01/05
CHF 206
02/05
CHF 142
Today
CHF 206
04/05
CHF 206
05/05
CHF 172
06/05
CHF 172
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 2 May 2026 with a price of CHF 142
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Washington, DC, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CHF 142 to CHF 1,318 for a train ticket from Chicago to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 172, which is on 2026-05-05.