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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: July 6 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: July 7 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: July 6 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: July 8 atDestination city: WashingtonDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to WashingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Washington: Trip Overview
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According to customer feedback, Amtrak has been praised for its overall service quality. However, there have been concerns raised about significant delays causing inconvenience and stress. Some passengers also mentioned issues with the cafe's snack options not meeting expectations.
Amtrak Chicago Washington recent customer reviews
I'm not happy about the almost 2hours delay. It created unnecessary anxiety and led to stress. Will appreciate it if Amtrak us always on time as I experienced over 1hour delay on August 22nd from UTICA TO CHICAGO which is unnecessary.
Gafaru O.
The train was an hour late and the cafe lacked the one advertised snack that I could eat (vegetables with hummus) so I went hungry. They also served Lipton as if it was tea for people to drink. Otherwise, everything else was good.
Chip C.
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Washington was searched and found on Jul 9, 2025 with a price of $252To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Washington, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $252 to $2,225 for a train ticket from Chicago to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $252 which is on 2025-07-09.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Washington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Chicago and Washington compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
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Did you know?
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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