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Chicago to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Washington Station (CTA Red Line) takes 3 min and the fastest bus takes 1 min. The bus runs at least 30 times per hour from Chicago to Washington Station (CTA Red Line). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3 min
Duration
2,240 ft
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Chicago to Washington Station (CTA Red Line) bus times

Buses run every 5 minutes between Chicago and Washington Station (CTA Red Line). The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Chicago is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Washington Station (CTA Red Line) at 11:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 4 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 3 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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    bus bus 2 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Washington Station (CTA Red Line)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,240 ft
  • Duration: 3 min

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Washington Station (CTA Red Line), IL, USA?

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Van Buren to State & Madison every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min.

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