How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Chicago start at R 1 110. The average price for this route is around R 1 811. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Washington to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Washington to Chicago is 1d , covering a distance of 955 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Chicago at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Chicago?

A bus trip from Washington to Chicago produces an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Chicago?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Washington to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Chicago from R 1 014 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 10 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	15:25	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	23h	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	13:35	Union Station	17h 5m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	13:35	Union Station	17h 35m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	17:35	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:35	Union Station	19h 25m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 11 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:40	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 5h	23:00	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	13:35	Union Station	17h 5m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	01:00	Union Station	20h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	13:35	Union Station	17h 35m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:35	Union Station	19h 25m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 12 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:35	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	03:20	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	01:00	Union Station	20h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:35	Union Station	19h 50m	08:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	03:20	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 13 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:35	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	03:20	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	01:00	Union Station	20h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:00	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	1d 2h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	03:20	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 14 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:35	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	03:20	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	01:00	Union Station	20h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:55	Union Station	20h 15m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	03:20	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 15 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:35	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	03:20	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	01:00	Union Station	20h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:55	Union Station	20h 15m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	03:20	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 16 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:35	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
13:35	Union Station	17h 5m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
03:20	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
01:00	Union Station	20h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
13:35	Union Station	17h 35m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Chicago on 17 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:35	Union Station	17h 25m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	13:35	Union Station	17h 5m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	01:00	Union Station	20h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	13:35	Union Station	17h 35m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	13:35	Union Station	19h 25m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:11 AM EST.

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 R 1 110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

1d Average duration

955 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 110 - R 6 822	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 263 - R 26 433	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
Map
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Map
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
Map

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
Map
C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
Map
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
Map
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
Map
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Map

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 492 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 R 1 135

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

3.5/511 985 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Chicago start at R 1 110. The average price for this route is around R 1 811. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Washington to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Washington to Chicago is 1d , covering a distance of 955 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Chicago at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Chicago?
A bus trip from Washington to Chicago produces an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Washington to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/01

R 2 197

09/01

R 1 876

Today

R 2 180

11/01

R 1 757

12/01

R 1 437

13/01

R 1 268

14/01

R 1 268

15/01

R 1 302

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Chicago was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 268

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 R 1 268 to R 19 520 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 R 1 268, which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually 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.