Buses from Chicago to Washington, D.C. from $78

Greyhound

With transfers

18h 35m

From $82

Bus - Operated by Greyhound

Greyhound

With transfers

27h 20m

From $84

Bus - Operated by Greyhound

FlixBus

With transfers

34h 50m

From $88

Bus - Operated by FlixBus

Greyhound

With transfers

31h 30m

From $89

Bus - Operated by Greyhound

Greyhound

With transfers

18h 35m

From $94

Bus - Operated by Greyhound

Chicago to Washington, D.C. bus information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and bus companies that offer buses from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip from	$138
One-way from	$78
Avg travel time	22h 06m
Popular bus line	FlixBus

Bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found within the last 3 days start at $138 round-trip

The cheapest one-way bus ticket starts at $78. This price was found within the last 3 days.

The average bus ride from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is 22h 06m

FlixBus and Greyhound service this route

Chicago Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Chicago

Chicago Cermak-ChinatownChicago, 41.854023, -87.63198

Chicago W Cermak RdChicago, 41.85003, -87.65005

Chicago Turimex InternacionalChicago, 41.85255, -87.69512

Chicago Milwaukee 84 & O ConnorChicago, 43.02761, -88.01705

Chicago Milwaukee BadgerChicago, 43.03833, -87.920746

Chicago Milwaukee S Cesar ChavezChicago, 43.020977, -87.93281

Washington, D.C. Bus Station Directory

Location of major bus stations in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. Aberdeen Greyhound stationWashington, D.C., 39.509583, -76.16452

Washington, D.C. 19th St + G StWashington, D.C., 38.898335, -77.04361

Washington, D.C. Baltimore North Point BlvdWashington, D.C., 39.29222, -76.51341

Washington, D.C. College Park College Park, MdWashington, D.C., 39.000748, -76.93032

Washington, D.C. Baltimore White Marsh Park & Ride - 8476 Honeygo BlvdWashington, D.C., 39.3773, -76.46077

Washington, D.C. Madame Tussauds MuseumWashington, D.C., 38.89809, -77.02604

Book round-trip bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C. that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.

FlixBus, Greyhound

May 30

10:05 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound

22h 05m

9:10 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Jun 2

11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union

18h 55m

5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound

$138

FlixBus, Greyhound

May 30

7:15 pmChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

19h 30m

3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Jun 2

11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union

19h 25m

6:10 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

$141

FlixBus, Greyhound

May 30

7:45 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound

21h 45m

6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dupont Circle

Jun 2

7:30 amWashington, D.C. Dupont Circle

23h 10m

5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound

$146

FlixBus, Greyhound

May 30

7:15 pmChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

22h 15m

6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dupont Circle

Jun 2

7:30 amWashington, D.C. Dupont Circle

23h 40m

6:10 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

$148

Greyhound

May 24

6:55 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

18h 35m

2:30 amWashington, D.C. Union

May 25

11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union

19h 25m

6:10 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

$162

Greyhound

May 30

10:00 amChicago Union

27h 20m

2:20 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Jun 2

5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Union

21h 45m

2:15 pmChicago Union

$180

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Book one-way bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C. we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find bus tickets by date.

FlixBus

May 10

5:45 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound

19h 45m

2:30 amWashington, D.C. Union

$78

Greyhound

May 10

6:55 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

18h 35m

2:30 amWashington, D.C. Union

$82

Greyhound

May 10

10:00 amChicago Union

27h 20m

2:20 pmWashington, D.C. Union

$84

FlixBus

May 10

11:30 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

34h 50m

11:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dupont Circle

$88

Greyhound

May 10

10:00 amChicago Union

31h 30m

6:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dupont Circle

$89

Greyhound

May 4

6:55 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

18h 35m

2:30 amWashington, D.C. Union

$94

Chicago to Washington, D.C. Buses

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Choose the best way to get from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Buses

18h 35m

$78 one-way$138 round-trip

Nonstop · from $1381 stop · from $137

Distance to downtown

ZWU • 1.7 mi

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Trains

17h 25m

$119 one-way$261 round-trip

Nonstop · from $261

Distance to downtown

9LX • 1.0 mi

ZWU • 1.7 mi

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Chicago to Washington, D.C. Trains

Flights

1h 40m

$38 one-way$77 round-trip

Nonstop · from $77

Distance to downtown

BWI • 8.5 mi

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Chicago to Washington, D.C. Flights

FAQs for booking bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

How much does a bus ticket from Chicago to Washington, D.C. cost?

You can purchase a ticket from Chicago to Washington, D.C. within the week and expect to pay $78 or more one-way. This month, the average cost of a bus ticket from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $108 one-way.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

The quickest bus available from Chicago will take 20h 10m to arrive in Washington, D.C.. The time it takes to travel between these two locations can vary by up to 1h 56m, depending on whether your bus has stops or different departure times. Check Greyhound if you need to get to your destination as quickly as possible.

When should I purchase the bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

The cost of a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is about $108 one-way this week. Our data shows that prices are fairly stable throughout the next 3 months. You can book now to make sure your seat is secured.

Which bus companies operate between Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

There are many buses traveling between Chicago and Washington, D.C.. FlixBus and Greyhound both offer this route. The cheapest option is offered by FlixBus, Greyhound, with prices starting at $138 round-trip.

How far is Chicago to Washington, D.C. by bus?

Chicago and Washington, D.C. are 593.1 mi apart from one another. The actual distance traveled by bus depends on the route taken - roadwork or traffic often impact this and longer routes can change often. The bus journey is around 20h 10m long.

Is a bus the fastest way to get from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

Based on just travel duration our users have found a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. to be the fastest option to their destination at just 1h 40m. If travel time is less of a concern you may want to look into booking some alternative forms of transportation like a train from Chicago to Washington, D.C. or a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C..

Is a bus the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

A flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a train from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting at $284, or consider a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting at $138. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.

FlixBus, Greyhound buses from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Our best FlixBus, Greyhound deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. bus tickets

FlixBus, Greyhound

May 30

G1N10:05 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound

22h 05m

ZWU9:10 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Jun 2

ZWU11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union

18h 55m

G1N5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound

$138

FlixBus, Greyhound

May 30

F997:15 pmChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

19h 30m

ZWU3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Jun 2

ZWU11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union

19h 25m

F996:10 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

$141

FlixBus, Greyhound

May 30

G1N7:45 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound

21h 45m

DF86:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dupont Circle

Jun 2

DF87:30 amWashington, D.C. Dupont Circle

23h 10m

G1N5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound

$146

Greyhound buses from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Our best Greyhound deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. bus tickets

Greyhound

May 24

F996:55 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

18h 35m

ZWU2:30 amWashington, D.C. Union

May 25

ZWU11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union

19h 25m

F996:10 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

$162

Greyhound

May 30

ZUN10:00 amChicago Union

27h 20m

ZWU2:20 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Jun 2

ZWU5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Union

21h 45m

ZUN2:15 pmChicago Union

$180

Greyhound

May 30

ZUN10:00 amChicago Union

31h 30m

DF86:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dupont Circle

Jun 2

DF82:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dupont Circle

25h 15m

ZUN2:15 pmChicago Union

$184