There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Washington by plane, 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 Spokane International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane ORD - GEG
6h 38m$90–407Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
46h 24m$550–1,400Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
2d 3h$387–607Drive 2,014.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Seattlecar 2,014.9 mi
32h 18m$368–532Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MDW - SEA
6h 46m$156–708Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ORD - SEA
7h 2m$146–288Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane ORD - PDX
7h 39m$180–313Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MDW - PDX
7h 27m$160–713Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MKE - SEA
8h 10m$297–530Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane ORD - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Spokane Valleycar
8h 31m$128–505
Chicago to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Washington is to fly which costs $140 - $290 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $85 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Washington. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 4th Ave & Madison St via Denver Union Station and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Seattle. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46h 24m.
The distance between Chicago and Washington is 1528 miles. The road distance is 2026.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Washington without a car is to train which takes 46h 24m and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Chicago to Washington, including transfers.
Chicago to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Washington is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs $85 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 46h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Washington, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,400 and the journey takes 46h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- 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 Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Washington is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 4:30 AM in Chicago and 2:30 AM in Washington.
Chicago to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Washington is 2027 miles. It takes approximately 32h 18m to drive from Chicago to Washington.
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