What is the distance between Chicago and Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 594 miles (958 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Washington?

If you're headed to Washington from Chicago, chances are that your bus will depart from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Dupont Circle. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Gallery of Art, United States Botanic Garden, Supreme Court, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and United States Capitol.

Bus Chicago to Washington from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 5m	3:45pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 35m	4:50pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	6:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on October 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h	2:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	19h 45m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on October 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 10m	2:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on October 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	3:45pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on October 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on October 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 5m	4:20pm	Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h	2:55am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on October 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h	2:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	19h 45m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 9:46 AM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Washington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$60 - $231	Average Duration20h 35m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$75 - $485	Average Duration23h 48m	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 20 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

20h 35mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest ticket

24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$83

Average bus trip duration20h 35m

Number of daily buses38

Earliest bus departure4:45am

Distance595 miles (959 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,312 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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FlixBus

3.5/510,856 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Washington Bus

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We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Chicago to Washington.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to Washington, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Washington?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Washington

A - Dupont Circle

B - Union Station

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Washington, DC, US

What is the distance between Chicago and Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/09

$144

10/10

$142

Today

$90

10/12

$122

10/13

$96

10/14

$90

10/15

$87

10/16

$80

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Oct 16, 2025 with a price of $80

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $80 to $273 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-10-16.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Washington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Washington.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Washington that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time20h 35m	Avg Price$83	Daily Departures38
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time23h 48m	Avg Price$146	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Washington, DC, US to Chicago

You can also go to Washington, DC, US by train

Train from Chicago to Washington, DC, US

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