How far is Chicago from Washington by coach?

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

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

To travel from Washington to Chicago 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 Washington to Chicago from £56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:35	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:35	Union Station	20h 50m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 5h	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	23h 10m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:35	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	20h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45	Union Station	20h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Union Station	19h 35m	23:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:00	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	13:30	Union Station	17h 10m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	20h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	13:30	Union Station	17h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	22h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	17:35	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	01:00	Union Station	20h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:45	Union Station	20h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	05:00	Union Station	19h 35m	23:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	22h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44bus per day

1d Average duration

585 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£48 - £290	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£59 - £1,224	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Chicago?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 18 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £48

Greyhound Washington Chicago recent customer reviews

This was DEFINITELY the WORST traveling experience i will ever have, bus came 4 hours late on two different trips

Kareem A.

28 November 2019

The ride in itself was not bad, but the timing was terrible. My last connection drive was lost causing a three hour delay. The driver also made and unplanned stop and left passengers. It was the worst. Never again.

Kylah M.

17 May 2019

The bus broke during the night. We stayed 6 hours in an autogrill waiting for someone that comes to rescue us. Than we arrive to Pittsburg and they gave us a new schedule for the next day. Take the plane really

Luigi R.

14 August 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,426 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,606 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

How far is Chicago from Washington by coach?
The journey from Washington to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 594 miles (958 km).
What is the best way to go from Washington to Chicago without flying?
To travel from Washington to Chicago 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

22/11

£116

23/11

£110

Today

£102

25/11

£138

26/11

£108

27/11

£69

28/11

£69

29/11

£73

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £69

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

You can expect to pay from £69 to £716 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £69, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound, Amtrak 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.