Bus tickets from Chicago to Washington
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General information for Chicago to Washington Buses
Find information about ticket prices, travel times, and bus lines that offer transportation to Washington from Chicago.
| Round-trip from | $141 | Bus tickets from Chicago to Washington found within the last 3 days start at $141 round-trip |
| One-way from | $69 | The cheapest one-way bus ticket starts at $69. This price was found within the last 3 days. |
| Avg travel time | 20h 25m | The average bus ride from Chicago to Washington is 20h 25m |
| Popular bus line | Greyhound | Greyhound and Bus service this route |
Book bus tickets from Chicago to Washington return-trip
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Book bus tickets from Chicago to Washington one-way
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FAQs for booking bus tickets from Chicago to Washington
How much does a bus ticket from Chicago to Washington cost?
You can purchase a ticket from Chicago to Washington within the week and expect to pay $74 or more one-way.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Washington?
The quickest bus available from Chicago will take 20h 25m to arrive in Washington.
Which bus companies operate between Chicago to Washington?
There are many buses traveling between Chicago and Washington. Greyhound and Bus both offer this route. The cheapest option is offered by Greyhound, with prices starting at $141 round-trip.
Is a bus the fastest way to get from Chicago to Washington?
Based on just travel duration our users have found a flight from Chicago to Washington to be the fastest option to their destination at just 1h 48m. 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 or a bus from Chicago to Washington.
Is a bus the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Washington?
A flight from Chicago to Washington is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a train from Chicago to Washington starting at $166, or consider a bus from Chicago to Washington starting at $141. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.
How far is Chicago to Washington by bus?
There’s 593.1 mi from Chicago to Washington. The distance via bus depends on which roads the driver takes - this can change mid-journey. The bus journey is around 20h 25m long.