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CHI — WAS
Jul 15 — Jul 221
1 adult
Tue 7/15

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

$134

Avg travel time

22h 06m

Popular bus line

Greyhound
Bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found within the last 3 days start at $134 round-trip
The average bus ride from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is 22h 06m
Greyhound and FlixBus 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.
Greyhound
Aug 8
2:10 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
20h 20m
11:30 amWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 12
11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 55m
5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
FlixBus, Greyhound
Aug 9
7:40 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
19h 05m
3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 11
11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 55m
5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
FlixBus, Greyhound
Aug 14
7:40 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
19h 05m
3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 17
11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 55m
5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
FlixBus, Greyhound
Aug 14
7:40 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
19h 05m
3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 17
11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 55m
5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
FlixBus, Greyhound
Aug 14
7:40 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
19h 05m
3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 17
11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 55m
5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
Greyhound
Aug 8
6:55 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station
18h 35m
2:30 amWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 12
5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Union
22h 00m
2:30 pmChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

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.
Greyhound
Aug 22
6:55 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station
18h 35m
2:30 amWashington, D.C. Union
FlixBus
Jul 27
7:40 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
19h 05m
3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Union
FlixBus
Jul 14
7:40 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
19h 05m
3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Greyhound
Aug 22
2:45 pmChicago Downtown Greyhound Station
19h 45m
2 stops
11:30 amWashington, D.C. Union
Greyhound
Aug 22
2:10 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
20h 20m
2 stops
11:30 amWashington, D.C. Union
Greyhound
Jul 14
11:15 pmChicago Downtown Greyhound Station
20h 55m
9:10 pmWashington, D.C. Union

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

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.

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

There are many buses traveling between Chicago and Washington, D.C.. Greyhound and FlixBus both offer this route. The cheapest option is offered by Greyhound, with prices starting at $134 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 45m. 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 $223, or consider a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting at $134. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.


Greyhound buses from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Our best Greyhound deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. bus tickets
Greyhound
Aug 8
G1N2:10 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
20h 20m
ZWU11:30 amWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 12
ZWU11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 55m
G1N5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
Greyhound
Aug 8
F996:55 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station
18h 35m
ZWU2:30 amWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 12
ZWU5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Union
22h 00m
F992:30 pmChicago Downtown Greyhound Station
Greyhound
Aug 14
F996:55 amChicago Downtown Greyhound Station
18h 35m
ZWU2:30 amWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 17
ZWU5:30 pmWashington, D.C. Union
22h 00m
F992:30 pmChicago Downtown Greyhound Station

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

Our best FlixBus, Greyhound deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. bus tickets
FlixBus, Greyhound
Aug 9
G1N7:40 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
19h 05m
ZWU3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 11
ZWU11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 55m
G1N5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
FlixBus, Greyhound
Aug 14
G1N7:40 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
19h 05m
ZWU3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 17
ZWU11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 55m
G1N5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
FlixBus, Greyhound
Aug 14
G1N7:40 pmChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound
19h 05m
ZWU3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Aug 17
ZWU11:45 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 55m
G1N5:40 amChicago Dan Ryan Greyhound

More bus options to Washington, D.C.

Besides Chicago there are other cities with transportation to Washington, D.C.. See below for more options.
Buses to Washington, D.C. from Boston
Fastest travel time9h 20m
Cheapest price$116
Buses to Washington, D.C. from Lynchburg
Fastest travel time5h 05m
Cheapest price$200
Buses to Washington, D.C. from New York
Fastest travel time4h 25m
Cheapest price$107
Buses to Washington, D.C. from Philadelphia
Fastest travel time3h 35m
Cheapest price$80
Buses to Washington, D.C. from Richmond
Fastest travel time2h 15m
Cheapest price$39

Other popular bus routes from Chicago

Change your mind about taking a bus to Washington, D.C.? Below are other buses from Chicago that are popular with momondo users
Buses from Chicago to Toledo
Fastest travel time6h 00m
Cheapest price$73
Buses from Chicago to Milwaukee
Fastest travel time1h 35m
Cheapest price$158
Buses from Chicago to Indianapolis
Fastest travel time3h 25m
Cheapest price$69
Buses from Chicago to Louisville
Fastest travel time6h 15m
Cheapest price$90

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