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WAS — CHI
Jun 6 — Jun 131
One-way
1 adult
Tue 6/6

Best deals for bus tickets from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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Greyhound
With transfers
22h 50m
Greyhound
Greyhound
With transfers
18h 10m
Greyhound
Greyhound
With transfers
20h 00m
Greyhound

Washington, D.C. to Chicago bus information

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

Round-trip from

$168

One-way from

$66

Avg travel time

19h 49m

Popular bus line

Greyhound
Bus tickets from Washington, D.C. to Chicago found within the last 3 days start at $168 round-trip
The cheapest one-way bus ticket starts at $66. This price was found within the last 3 days.
The average bus ride from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is 19h 49m
Greyhound services this route

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

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

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

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip bus tickets from Washington, D.C. to Chicago that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Greyhound
Jul 3
3:00 amWashington, D.C. Union
22h 50m
1:50 amChicago Union
Jul 5
10:00 pmChicago Union
18h 30m
4:30 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Greyhound
Jul 3
3:00 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 10m
9:10 pmChicago Union
Jul 6
12:00 pmChicago Union
19h 10m
7:10 amWashington, D.C. Union
Greyhound
Jul 2
8:50 pmWashington, D.C. Union
20h 00m
4:50 pmChicago Union
Jul 5
10:00 pmChicago Union
18h 30m
4:30 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Greyhound
Jul 2
8:50 pmWashington, D.C. Union
20h 00m
4:50 pmChicago Union
Jul 6
12:00 pmChicago Union
19h 10m
7:10 amWashington, D.C. Union

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

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way bus tickets from Washington, D.C. to Chicago 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
Jul 12
3:00 amWashington, D.C. Union
22h 50m
1:50 amChicago Union
Greyhound
Jul 13
3:00 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 10m
9:10 pmChicago Union
Greyhound
Jul 11
8:50 pmWashington, D.C. Union
20h 00m
4:50 pmChicago Union

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

The first bus from Washington to Chicago leaves at around 12:00 a.m. If you travel by this bus, you will arrive in Chicago at around 7:00 p.m. the following day. This bus is suitable for those who prefer traveling at both night and daytime. The bus is popular among travelers for taking the shortest possible time to connect the two cities because it makes fewer stops along the way compared to other buses. The last bus to Chicago from Washington leaves at around 5:00 p.m. Those who travel using this bus arrive in Chicago at around 12:20 p.m. This last bus is popular among travelers because of its considerably cheaper tickets.

The high frequency of buses from Washington to Chicago makes bus transport a reliable means of transport among travelers. On average, about 33 buses travel from Washington to Chicago on a daily basis. From the time the first bus leaves for Chicago from Washington at around 12:00 a.m. to mid-day, there are more than 20 buses available for travelers. Between mid-day to around 5:00 p.m., there are more than 10 buses leaving Washington to Chicago. The availability of many buses to Chicago from Washington enables the travelers to have the option of booking the one that best suits their schedule. Greyhound is the main company that offers bus transportation services for travelers from Washington to Chicago.


Greyhound buses from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Our best Greyhound deals on Washington, D.C. to Chicago bus tickets
Greyhound
Jul 3
ZWU3:00 amWashington, D.C. Union
22h 50m
ZUN1:50 amChicago Union
Jul 5
ZUN10:00 pmChicago Union
18h 30m
ZWU4:30 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Greyhound
Jul 3
ZWU3:00 amWashington, D.C. Union
18h 10m
ZUN9:10 pmChicago Union
Jul 6
ZUN12:00 pmChicago Union
19h 10m
ZWU7:10 amWashington, D.C. Union
Greyhound
Jul 2
ZWU8:50 pmWashington, D.C. Union
20h 00m
ZUN4:50 pmChicago Union
Jul 5
ZUN10:00 pmChicago Union
18h 30m
ZWU4:30 pmWashington, D.C. Union

More bus options to Chicago

Besides Washington, D.C. there are other cities with transportation to Chicago. See below for more options.
Buses to Chicago from Indianapolis
Fastest travel time3h 30m
Cheapest price$73
Buses to Chicago from Louisville
Fastest travel time5h 50m
Cheapest price$104

Other popular bus routes from Washington, D.C.

Change your mind about taking a bus to Chicago? Below are other buses from Washington, D.C. that are popular with momondo users
Buses from Washington, D.C. to New York
Fastest travel time3h 50m
Cheapest price$78
Buses from Washington, D.C. to Boston
Fastest travel time9h 35m
Cheapest price$89
Buses from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia
Fastest travel time2h 35m
Cheapest price$95
Buses from Washington, D.C. to Fayetteville
Fastest travel time7h 45m
Cheapest price$100
Buses from Washington, D.C. to Richmond
Fastest travel time2h 10m
Cheapest price$91
Buses from Washington, D.C. to Lynchburg
Fastest travel time5h 00m
Cheapest price$185

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