How far is Chicago from Washington?

Chicago and Washington are 288 miles (465 km) apart.

Bus Chicago to Washington from $64 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 15m	8:45am	Washington	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 5m	8:45am	Washington	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	10h 45m	8:45am	Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 15m	8:45am	Washington	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 5m	8:45am	Washington	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	10h 45m	8:45am	Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 5m	8:45am	Washington	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 15m	8:45am	Washington	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 30m	8:45am	Washington	No tags
	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 5m	8:45am	Washington	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	10h 45m	8:45am	Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 5m	8:45am	Washington	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 15m	8:45am	Washington	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 30m	8:45am	Washington	No tags
	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 5m	8:45am	Washington	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	10h 45m	8:45am	Washington	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	8h 5m	8:45am	Washington	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:30pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	10h 15m	8:45am	Washington	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	12:15am	Downtown Greyhound Station	8h 30m	8:45am	Washington	No tags
	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	11h 5m	8:45am	Washington	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	10h 45m	8:45am	Washington	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 6 hours 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 27mAverage Duration

290 milesDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$63 - $93	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $125	Average Duration6h 27m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,379 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

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

Best price found

11/16

$64

11/17

$64

Today

$64

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$64

11/20

$64

11/21

$80

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$64

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Washington, MO, US was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $64

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, MO, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $64 to $80 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Washington, MO, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $64 which is on 2025-11-19.