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WAS — CHI
Feb 18 — Feb 251
1 adult
Tue 2/18

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24h 01m
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23h 41m
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Washington, D.C. to Chicago train information

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

ROUND-TRIP FROM

$220

ONE-WAY FROM

$95

AVG TRAVEL TIME

19h 15m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Amtrak
The best round-trip train deal from Washington, D.C. to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $220
The best one-way train deal from Washington, D.C. to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $95
Average time it takes to travel by train from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
There is 1 train company servicing this route: Amtrak

Cheapest trains to Chicago


Washington, D.C. Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. AlexandriaWashington, D.C., 38.806503, -77.06233
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. UnionWashington, D.C., 38.89731, -77.00626

Chicago Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Chicago
Chicago UnionChicago, 41.87864, -87.64025

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

Below are the quickest and cheapest round-trip train 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.
Amtrak
Mar 4
4:05 pmWashington, D.C. Union
17h 40m
8:45 amChicago Union
Mar 8
6:40 pmChicago Union
17h 25m
1:05 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Mar 9
5:05 pmWashington, D.C. Union
17h 40m
9:45 amChicago Union
Mar 14
6:40 pmChicago Union
17h 25m
1:05 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Mar 12
10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union
24h 01m
10:00 amChicago Union
Mar 18
5:55 pmChicago Union
23h 49m
6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Mar 2
10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union
24h 01m
10:00 amChicago Union
Mar 4
5:55 pmChicago Union
23h 49m
6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Mar 12
11:19 amAlexandria
23h 41m
10:00 amChicago Union
Mar 18
5:55 pmChicago Union
23h 32m
6:27 pmAlexandria
Amtrak
Mar 2
11:19 amAlexandria
23h 41m
10:00 amChicago Union
Mar 4
5:55 pmChicago Union
23h 32m
6:27 pmAlexandria

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

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train 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 train tickets by date.
Amtrak
May 18
10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union
24h 01m
10:00 amChicago Union
Amtrak
May 18
11:19 amAlexandria
23h 41m
10:00 amChicago Union
Amtrak
Mar 28
10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union
24h 01m
10:00 amChicago Union
Amtrak
Mar 28
11:19 amAlexandria
23h 41m
10:00 amChicago Union
Amtrak
May 11
10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union
24h 01m
10:00 amChicago Union
Amtrak
May 11
10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union
24h 01m
10:00 amChicago Union

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

Buses

18h 00m
$75 one-way$145 round-trip
Nonstop · from $1451 stop · from $91

Distance to downtown

ZUN0.7 mi
F990.8 mi

Trains

17h 40m
$95 one-way$220 round-trip
Nonstop · from $220

Distance to downtown

ZUN0.7 mi

Flights

1h 55m
$31 one-way$38 round-trip
Nonstop · from $38

Distance to downtown

MDW8.6 mi

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

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

The most time-efficient journey by train from Washington, D.C. to Chicago currently available is 17h 40m. Depending on the train you select, the travel time may vary by up to 1h 35m. Consider Amtrak for the quickest available option to your destination.

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

You can find train tickets for Amtrak which service this route currently. Amtrak is the cheapest option recently available with prices starting at $220 round-trip.

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

The straight-line distance from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is 593.1 mi, but the actual distance you’ll travel by train depends on the route taken. Most trains from Washington, D.C. to Chicago will get there in 17h 40m.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

The quickest way is to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, which can be as quick as 1h 55m onboard Southwest. You can also get a train from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, or a bus from Washington, D.C. to Chicago which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

The cheapest way is to get a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, which can be as cheap as $38. A train from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is more expensive than a flight, with prices starting at $220. A bus from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is also an option, with an average price of $145.


Amtrak trains from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Our best Amtrak deals on Washington, D.C. to Chicago train tickets
Amtrak
Mar 4
ZWU4:05 pmWashington, D.C. Union
17h 40m
ZUN8:45 amChicago Union
Mar 8
ZUN6:40 pmChicago Union
17h 25m
ZWU1:05 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Mar 12
ZWU10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union
24h 01m
ZUN10:00 amChicago Union
Mar 18
ZUN5:55 pmChicago Union
23h 49m
ZWU6:44 pmWashington, D.C. Union
Amtrak
Mar 28
ZWU10:59 amWashington, D.C. Union
24h 01m
ZUN10:00 amChicago Union
Mar 30
ZUN6:40 pmChicago Union
17h 25m
ZWU1:05 pmWashington, D.C. Union

Popular train routes to Chicago

Most frequently searched train routes to Chicago, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Chicago from Detroit
Fastest travel time5h 06m
Cheapest price$89
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Cheapest price$66
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Cheapest price$76
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Cheapest price$45
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Cheapest price$136
Trains to Chicago from New York
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Cheapest price$222
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Cheapest price$36
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Fastest travel time10h 35m
Cheapest price$198
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Fastest travel time4h 23m
Cheapest price$99
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Fastest travel time4h 08m
Cheapest price$67
Trains to Chicago from Los Angeles
Fastest travel time42h 55m
Cheapest price$269
Trains to Chicago from Boston
Fastest travel time22h 15m
Cheapest price$236

Other train routes from Washington, D.C.

Find and compare cheap train tickets from Washington, D.C. to other popular destinations on momondo
Trains from Washington, D.C. to New York
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Cheapest price$68
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Cheapest price$43
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Fastest travel time6h 33m
Cheapest price$158
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Fastest travel time0h 22m
Cheapest price$22
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Fastest travel time14h 00m
Cheapest price$238
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Charlottesville
Fastest travel time2h 25m
Cheapest price$34
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Charlotte
Fastest travel time8h 00m
Cheapest price$151
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Providence
Fastest travel time5h 57m
Cheapest price$185
Trains from Washington, D.C. to Cleveland
Fastest travel time10h 48m
Cheapest price$170

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