Trains from Chicago to Washington, D.C. from $202

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CHI — WAS

Nov 22 — Nov 291

1 adult

Sat 11/22

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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	$202
AVG TRAVEL TIME	18h 18m
TRAIN COMPANIES	Amtrak, Train

The best round-trip train deal from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $202

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

There are 2 train companies servicing this route: Amtrak, Train

Chicago Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Chicago

Chicago UnionChicago, 41.87864, -87.64025

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 12

6:40 pmChicago Union

17h 30m

1:10 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Nov 16

3:57 pmWashington, D.C. Union

17h 48m

8:45 amChicago Union

$202

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Amtrak

Nov 12

6:40 pmChicago Union

18h 25m

2:05 pmAlexandria

Nov 16

2:43 pmAlexandria

19h 02m

8:45 amChicago Union

$202

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Amtrak

Nov 13

6:40 pmChicago Union

17h 30m

1:10 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Nov 16

3:57 pmWashington, D.C. Union

17h 48m

8:45 amChicago Union

$202

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Amtrak

Nov 13

6:40 pmChicago Union

18h 25m

2:05 pmAlexandria

Nov 16

2:43 pmAlexandria

19h 02m

8:45 amChicago Union

$202

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Amtrak

Nov 11

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 32m

6:27 pmAlexandria

Nov 15

2:43 pmAlexandria

19h 02m

8:45 amChicago Union

$205

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Amtrak

Nov 11

5:55 pmChicago Union

23h 49m

6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Nov 15

3:57 pmWashington, D.C. Union

17h 48m

8:45 amChicago Union

$205

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

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 0h 53m, depending on your train details. Consider Amtrak for the quickest available option to your destination.

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

Amtrak and Train will take you from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Amtrak has been recently found as the cheapest option from $202 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 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 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 $202, or consider a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting at $160. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.