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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Washington by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Washingtonbus bus
    8h 22m
    $140–578

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilmington International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORD - ILM
    2. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Washingtonbus bus
    8h 14m
    $114–468

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Washingtonbus bus
    26h 40m
    $165–319

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0652s / ...
    27h 42m
    $412–797

  5. Drive 873.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Washingtoncar car 873.5 mi
    16h 17m
    $160–231

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ORD - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Washingtonbus bus
    8h 52m
    $120–478

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 34m
    $220–399

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus
    8h 58m
    $240–849

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane ORD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson Bus Stop to Greenville GK Butterfield Trans Ctrbus bus
    10h 5m
    $226–812

Chicago to Washington by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration26h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington via Washington Union Station and Norfolk in around 26h 40m.

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