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How to get fromChicago to National Harborby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to National Harbor by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    4h 9m
    $128–711

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    18h 5m
    $109–202

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    19h 4m
    $234–494

  4. Drive 697.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to National Harborcar car 697.1 mi
    12h 13m
    $128–184

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    4h 31m
    $168–861

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORD - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus bus
    5h 37m
    $190–914

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MKE - DCA
    5h 38m
    $462–1,174

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MDW - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 19m
    $130–866

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORD - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $190–1,116

Chicago to National Harbor by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 620.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, 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.

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