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Trip Overview

The bus between Chicago and Washington takes 2d 9h. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 9h
Duration
2,399 mi
Distance
$509
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Washington bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Chicago and Washington. The service departs Chicago at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Washington at 19:16:24. All services require a transfer at Denver Union Station and take an average of 2d 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAKing County Metro2d 9h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASound Transit2d 10h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASound Transit2d 9h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASound Transit2d 9h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USASound Transit2d 9h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Washington? 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: 2,398.9 mi
  • Duration: 2d 9h

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Washington, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to 4th Ave & Madison St via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 2d 3h.

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