There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Reston by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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, subway
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 20m$136–861Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORD - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 55m$72–388Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
17h 59m$186–437Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Washington
19h 2m$127–215Drive 673.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Restoncar 673.7 mi
12h 2m$123–178Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
4h 7m$184–908Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 14m$126–711Train to South Bend, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SBN - IAD
4h 57m$82–429Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 32m$126–318
Chicago to Reston by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Reston is to bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 19h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Reston is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $180 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Reston. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Reston Town Center Metro Bay K via Washington Union Station and Dulles Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Reston. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.
The distance between Chicago and Reston is 654 miles. The road distance is 677.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Reston without a car is to train which takes 17h 59m and costs $180 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Chicago to Reston, including transfers.
Chicago to Reston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Reston is to train which takes 17h 59m and costs $180 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 19h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $950 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Reston, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $180–440 and the journey takes 16h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K via Washington Union Station, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, and Dulles Airport in around 19h 2m.
- 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
- $85–500
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 South Bend to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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 Reston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Reston is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 7:53 AM in Chicago and 8:53 AM in Reston.
Chicago to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Reston is 678 miles. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Chicago to Reston.
There are 405+ hotels available in Reston.