There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Nationals Park by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
3h 57m$136–861Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
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 New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Capitol South, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 23m$66–378Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
17h 34m$122–185Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
17h 37m$191–456Drive 690.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Nationals Parkcar 690.1 mi
12h 1m$126–182Fly 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
3h 51m$126–711Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 9m$186–911Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Capitol South, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 1m$126–318Train 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 19m$457–1,171
Chicago to Nationals Park by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Nationals Park is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 17h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Nationals Park is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Nationals Park. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at South Capitol St SE+O St SE via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Howard Rd SE+Anacostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Nationals Park. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Navy Yard-Ballpark, Green Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.
The distance between Chicago and Nationals Park is 638 miles. The road distance is 694.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Nationals Park without a car is to bus which takes 17h 34m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Chicago to Nationals Park, including transfers.
Chicago to Nationals Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Nationals Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Nationals Park is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 17h 34m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 17h 37m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Nationals Park, DC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via State College
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Nationals Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Nationals Park is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:37 PM in Chicago and 3:37 PM in Nationals Park.
Chicago to Nationals Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Nationals Park is 694 miles. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Chicago to Nationals Park.
There are 1625+ hotels available in Nationals Park.