There are 8 ways to get from Lisle to Washington by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 330 bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Fbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
4h 17m$138–862Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 37m$75–934Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
19h 28m$195–456Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h 32m$116–187Drive 705.1 mi
- Drive from Lisle to Washingtoncar 705.1 mi
12h 28m$129–186Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
4h 43m$127–711Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 35m$190–915Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Take the train from Lisle to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 48m$129–863
Lisle to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lisle to Washington is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 20h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lisle to Washington is to line 330 bus and fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisle to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Ogden Ave / Spencer Ave and arriving at Washington Union Station via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisle to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Lisle and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 28m.
The distance between Lisle and Washington is 641 miles. The road distance is 709.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lisle to Washington without a car is to train which takes 19h 28m and costs $190 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Lisle to Washington, including transfers.
Lisle to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Lisle to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Lisle to Washington is to train which takes 19h 28m and costs $190 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 20h 32m.
What companies run services between Lisle, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–450 and the journey takes 17h 30m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via State College
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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Booking & Getting There
Lisle to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Washington is 1h ahead of Lisle. It is currently 8:37 PM in Lisle and 9:37 PM in Washington.
Lisle to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisle to Washington is 709 miles. It takes approximately 12h 28m to drive from Lisle to Washington.
There are 1616+ hotels available in Washington.



