There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to National Harbor by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
4h 18m$138–861Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 43m$80–975Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 5m$105–195Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian / ...
19h 4m$211–460Drive 697.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to National Harborcar 697.1 mi
12h 13m$128–184Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
4h 9m$128–711Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus
5h 37m$190–914Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MKE - DCA
5h 38m$460–1,170Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 19m$130–865
Chicago to National Harbor by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to National Harbor is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to National Harbor is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Alexandria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.
The distance between Chicago and National Harbor is 643 miles. The road distance is 701.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to National Harbor without a car is to bus which takes 18h 5m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chicago to National Harbor, including transfers.
Chicago to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to National Harbor is to bus which takes 18h 5m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $460 and takes 19h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $750 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–200 and the journey takes 16h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $200–460 and the journey takes 18h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to National Harbor bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
National Harbor is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:36 AM in Chicago and 11:36 AM in National Harbor.
Chicago to National Harbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to National Harbor is 701 miles. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Chicago to National Harbor.
There are 1546+ hotels available in National Harbor.