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How to get fromChicago to Washingtonby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    6h 27m
    $100–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Washingtonbus bus Greyhound US0175s
    8h
    $59–101

  3. Drive 346.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Washingtoncar car 346.3 mi
    5h 55m
    $64–92

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    5h 49m
    $292–743

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    5h 33m
    $96–593

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Columbia to Warrenton, MOshuttle bus
    6h 23m
    $160–450

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Washington Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $96–391

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Washington Stationtrain train
    7h 7m
    $529–958

Chicago to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington via St Louis Bus Station in around 8h.

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