The average bus between Chicago and Smithsonian Institution takes 16h 57m and the fastest bus takes 16h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Smithsonian Institution. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Smithsonian Institution. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Smithsonian Institution at 11:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago station and arriving at Smithsonian Institution station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 16h 57m.
Chicago to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Chicago and Smithsonian Institution is 956.6 km. The road distance is 1,164 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–210 and the journey takes 16h 35m.