Trains from Chicago to Washington, D.C. from $95

Amtrak

With transfers

23h 49m

From $95

Train - Operated by Amtrak

Amtrak

With transfers

23h 49m

From $115

Train - Operated by Amtrak

Amtrak

With transfers

23h 49m

From $115

Train - Operated by Amtrak

Amtrak

With transfers

23h 49m

From $115

Train - Operated by Amtrak

Amtrak

With transfers

23h 32m

From $115

Train - Operated by Amtrak

Chicago to Washington, D.C. train information

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

ROUND-TRIP FROM	$230
ONE-WAY FROM	$95
AVG TRAVEL TIME	19h 22m
TRAIN COMPANIES	Amtrak

The best round-trip train deal from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $230

The best one-way train deal from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $95

Average time it takes to travel by train from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

There is 1 train company servicing this route: Amtrak

Chicago Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Chicago

Chicago UnionChicago, 41.87864, -87.64025

Washington, D.C. Train Station Directory

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

Washington, D.C. LortonWashington, D.C., 38.70814, -77.22094

Washington, D.C. AberdeenWashington, D.C., 39.508446, -76.16326

Washington, D.C. FredericksburgWashington, D.C., 38.298412, -77.45721

Washington, D.C. New CarrolltonWashington, D.C., 38.94778, -76.871666

Washington, D.C. AlexandriaWashington, D.C., 38.806503, -77.06233

Washington, D.C. UnionWashington, D.C., 38.89731, -77.00626

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

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train 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.

Amtrak

Nov 21

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 49m

6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Nov 29

10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union

24h 01m

10:00 amChicago Union

$230

Amtrak

Nov 21

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 32m

6:27 pmAlexandria

Nov 29

11:19 amAlexandria

23h 41m

10:00 amChicago Union

$230

Amtrak

Nov 14

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 49m

6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Nov 17

10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union

24h 01m

10:00 amChicago Union

$230

Amtrak

Nov 14

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 49m

6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Nov 17

10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union

24h 01m

10:00 amChicago Union

$230

Amtrak

Nov 14

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 32m

6:27 pmAlexandria

Nov 17

11:19 amAlexandria

23h 41m

10:00 amChicago Union

$230

Amtrak

Nov 12

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 49m

6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Nov 15

10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union

24h 01m

10:00 amChicago Union

$230

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

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train 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 train tickets by date.

Amtrak

Feb 20

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 32m

6:27 pmAlexandria

$95

Amtrak

Feb 20

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 49m

6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union

$95

Amtrak

Nov 21

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 49m

6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union

$115

Amtrak

Nov 9

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 49m

6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union

$115

Amtrak

Nov 12

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 49m

6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union

$115

Amtrak

Jan 4

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 32m

6:27 pmAlexandria

$115

Chicago to Washington, D.C. Buses

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

Buses

25h 55m

$109 one-way$197 round-trip

Nonstop · from $197

Distance to downtown

ZWU • 1.7 mi

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Trains

17h 25m

$95 one-way$230 round-trip

Nonstop · from $230

Distance to downtown

9LX • 1.0 mi

ZWU • 1.7 mi

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Chicago to Washington, D.C. Trains

Flights

1h 45m

$49 one-way$100 round-trip

Nonstop · from $115

Distance to downtown

DCA • 3.7 mi

BWI • 8.5 mi

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Chicago to Washington, D.C. Flights

FAQs for booking trains from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

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

See available tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C. for this week that start at $115 one-way. For this month, the average price of a ticket for this train ride is $167 one-way. When you’re booking trains from Chicago to Washington, D.C., expect the price to fluctuate depending on when you book.

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

It takes 17h 25m to get from Chicago to Washington, D.C. by train. Travel time typically varies by up to 1h 57m, depending on your train details. Consider Amtrak for the quickest available option to your destination.

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

Train ticket prices from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are the same no matter when you choose to book them. Prices are $167 one-way this week and should remain stable for at least the next 3 months.

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

Amtrak will take you from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Amtrak has been recently found as the cheapest option from $230 round-trip.

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

The distance between Chicago and Washington, D.C. is about 593.1 mi in a straight line. The train route will be significantly longer to account for any stops and obstacles. Most trains from Chicago to Washington, D.C. will get there in 17h 25m.

Is a train 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 44m. 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 train 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 $230, or consider a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting at $197. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.

Amtrak trains from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Our best Amtrak deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. train tickets

Amtrak

Nov 21

ZUN5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 49m

ZWU6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Nov 29

ZWU10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union

24h 01m

ZUN10:00 amChicago Union

$230

Amtrak

Nov 16

ZUN5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 49m

ZWU6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Nov 18

ZWU4:05 pmWashington, D.C. Union

17h 40m

ZUN8:45 amChicago Union

$234

Amtrak

Nov 13

ZUN6:40 pmChicago Union

17h 25m

ZWU1:05 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Nov 15

ZWU10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union

24h 01m

ZUN10:00 amChicago Union

$254