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How to get fromWashington to Chicagoby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Chicago by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Washington to Bloomington-Normaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    3h 3m
    $140–203

  2. Drive 144.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Chicagocar car 144.9 mi
    2h 47m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from PC Plaza to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus 1-Northbound / ...
    5h 55m
    $84–118

  4. Fly from Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    2h 27m
    $88–292

  5. Bus via O'Hare International Terminal 2

    1. Take the bus from Peoria, PC Plaza to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    5h 55m
    $79–103

  6. Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Washington to Bloomington-Airport-BMItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2h 41m
    $145–351

  7. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Washington to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3h 44m
    $49–250

Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from PC Plaza to O'Hare Terminal 2 Departures once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours.

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