There are 6 ways to get from Crystal City to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
2h 44m$132–843Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
2h 36m$103–576Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 27m$115–186Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 9m$185–446Drive 689.8 mi
- Drive from Crystal City to Chicagocar 689.8 mi
11h 55m$126–182Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
4h 57m$186–911
Crystal City to Chicago by subway and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Crystal City to Chicago is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 18h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Crystal City to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Crystal City station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 9m.
The distance between Crystal City and Chicago is 632 miles. The road distance is 693.9 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal City to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 18h 27m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Crystal City to Chicago, including transfers.
Crystal City to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Crystal City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Crystal City to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 18h 27m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $450 and takes 19h 9m.
What companies run services between Crystal City, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 17h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Crystal City to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Crystal City to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal City to Chicago is 694 miles. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Crystal City to Chicago.
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