How far is Washington from Chicago by coach?

The journey from Chicago to Washington by coach covers an approximate distance of 594 miles (958 km).

What is the best way to go from Chicago to Washington without flying?

To travel from Chicago to Washington without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Chicago to Washington from £54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Washington on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 50m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 55m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	15:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	01:40	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Washington on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	06:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	01:40	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Washington on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	06:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	01:40	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Washington on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	17:05	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 50m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	06:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	01:40	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Washington on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h	02:55	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	07:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	06:45	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 55m	13:55	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

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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 £49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

20h 35mAverage duration

591 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£49 - £265	Average duration20h 35m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£58 - £2,179	Average duration23h 49m	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Washington?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 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 Wi-Fi and the staff, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £52

Greyhound Chicago Washington recent customer reviews

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

Uran Egshig B.

4 January 2020

Perfect trio

Charles J.

8 December 2019

Time and smell into bus

Jojal L.

19 August 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,455 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Washington from Chicago by coach?
The journey from Chicago to Washington by coach covers an approximate distance of 594 miles (958 km).
What is the best way to go from Chicago to Washington without flying?
To travel from Chicago to Washington without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£129

26/11

£145

Today

£75

28/11

£98

29/11

£121

30/11

£155

01/12

£60

02/12

£59

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £59

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 £59 to £288 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 £59, which is on 2025-12-02.

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.