What is the distance between Chicago and Washington?

Chicago and Washington are 958 km (594 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Washington?

Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Bus Chicago to Washington from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 50m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	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	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 50m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	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	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 50m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:44 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go 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 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $91, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

20h 10mAverage Duration

960 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$91 - $393	Average Duration20h 10m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$108 - $1,037	Average Duration23h 49m	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 14 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.6-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the WiFi and the staff, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $94

Greyhound Chicago Washington recent customer reviews

It lates 2 hours without any notification, no information just standing up in the queue.

Uran Egshig B.

January 4, 2020

Perfect trio

Charles J.

December 8, 2019

Time and smell into bus

Jojal L.

August 19, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Washington?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

What is the distance between Chicago and Washington?
Chicago and Washington are 958 km (594 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Washington?
Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Union Station in Washington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-16

$184

11-17

$178

Today

$186

11-19

$123

11-20

$104

11-21

$258

11-22

$157

11-23

$126

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $104

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, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $104 to $436 for a bus 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 $104 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.