How far is Chicago from Washington?

The distance between Chicago and Washington is approximately 465 km (288 miles).

Bus Chicago to Washington from $92 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on November 26
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 27
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 28
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

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:45 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 6 hours 27 minutes, and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

6h 27mAverage Duration

467 kmDistance

42kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $191	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$61 - $180	Average Duration6h 27m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87397 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 WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $103

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

How far is Chicago from Washington?
The distance between Chicago and Washington is approximately 465 km (288 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$179

11-25

$94

Today

$126

11-27

$92

11-28

$112

11-29

$132

11-30

$129

12-01

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Washington, MO, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $92

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 $92 to $181 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 $92 which is on 2025-11-27.