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How to get fromChicago to Washingtonby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Washington by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mt. Pleasant Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Mt. Pleasant Station to Washingtontaxi taxi
    4h 53m
    $174–273

  2. Drive 240.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Washingtoncar car 240.5 mi
    4h 33m
    $44–64

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Iowa City to Washingtontaxi taxi
    4h 54m
    $154–213

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Washingtoncar car
    3h 58m
    $52–299

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Washingtoncar car
    4h 18m
    $68–151

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ORD - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Washingtoncar car
    5h 14m
    $62–315

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 259.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Washington. However, you can take the train to Mt. Pleasant Station then take the taxi to Washington. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Iowa City then take the taxi to Washington.

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