Next available departures

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on August 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:05pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 4h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:50pm	Union Station	17h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	1:20pm	Union Station	17h 50m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Union Station	19h 40m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	12:30pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	22h 30m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	Union Station	1d	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	3:10pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	23h 15m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:05pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on August 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	Union Station	17h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	1:50am	Union Station	19h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:20pm	Union Station	17h 50m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Union Station	19h 40m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	Union Station	1d	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	3:10pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	23h 15m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	12:30pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	22h 30m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:35am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on August 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:50pm	Union Station	17h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	1:50am	Union Station	19h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:20pm	Union Station	17h 50m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Union Station	19h 40m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	Union Station	1d	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	11:05am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	1d 3h	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on August 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:50am	Union Station	19h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	5:50pm	Union Station	17h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	10:45am	Union Station	22h 40m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	Union Station	1d	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	11:05am	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	1d 8h	6:55pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	10:55am	Union Station	22h 5m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on August 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:20pm	Union Station	17h 20m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:50pm	Union Station	17h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	1:50am	Union Station	19h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:20pm	Union Station	17h 50m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Union Station	19h 40m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	Union Station	1d	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on August 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:20pm	Union Station	17h 20m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:50pm	Union Station	17h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	1:50am	Union Station	19h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:20pm	Union Station	17h 50m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Union Station	19h 40m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	Union Station	1d	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on August 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:20pm	Union Station	17h 20m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:50pm	Union Station	17h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	1:50am	Union Station	19h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:20pm	Union Station	17h 50m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Union Station	19h 40m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	3:20am	Union Station	1d 7h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	Union Station	1d	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on August 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:20pm	Union Station	17h 20m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:50pm	Union Station	17h 10m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	1:50am	Union Station	19h 15m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	1:20pm	Union Station	17h 50m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:20pm	Union Station	19h 40m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	2:10pm	Union Station	1d	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	3:10pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	23h 15m	1:25pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	12:30pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	22h 30m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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, 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just ₪192, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

46bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

958 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price₪192 - ₪1,161	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price₪235 - ₪4,924	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e

Bus stations and 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
Silver Spring - Metro
8402 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
D
Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
E
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
F
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, 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 companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,590 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

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 ₪196

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.

November 28, 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.

May 17, 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.

August 14, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/513,119 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Amtrak

4.1/55,849 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 from ₪192. The average price for this route is around ₪312. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Chicago is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 958 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 46 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Chicago at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Chicago?
A bus trip from Washington to Chicago generates an estimated 23.937225 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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 5847 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 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

07-30

₪890

07-31

₪854

Today

₪451

08-02

₪362

08-03

₪475

08-04

₪490

08-05

₪343

08-06

₪361

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 5, 2026 with a price of ₪343

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 ₪343 to ₪6,710 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 ₪343 which is on 2026-08-05.

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.