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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Washington
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 20 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 075, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Chicago and Washington, DC, US?
Chicago
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Union Station
225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Train Companies
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.
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.
Chip C.
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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Chicago to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Washington start from R 1 292. The average price for this train route is around R 3 351. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 quickest train can get you there in 17h 25m 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.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 436To 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 R 1 436 to R 19 975 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 R 1 436, which is on 2025-12-15.
