What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Chicago Union Station?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Chicago Union Station?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $85 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Chicago Union Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Chicago Union Station. However, there are services departing from Peoria, PC Plaza and arriving at O'Hare International Terminal 2 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Washington to Chicago Union Station?

The distance between Washington and Chicago Union Station is 156 miles. The road distance is 145.7 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Chicago Union Station without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Chicago Union Station without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 3m and costs $130 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Chicago Union Station?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Washington to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Chicago Union Station bus from?

Washington to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Peoria, PC Plaza station.

Bus or fly from Washington to Chicago Union Station?

The best way to get from Washington to Chicago Union Station is to bus via O'Hare which takes 6h 2m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $300 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Washington to Chicago Union Station bus arrive?

Washington to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at O'Hare International Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Washington to Chicago Union Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chicago Union Station is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Washington to Chicago Union Station.

Where can I stay near Chicago Union Station?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Chicago Union Station.

Washington to Chicago Union Station - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, and bus

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

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Washington to Bloomington-Normaltaxi
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
3h 3m
$135–203
Drive 144.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Chicago Union Stationcar 144.9 mi
2h 46m
$27–39
Bus via O'Hare
1. Take the bus from Peoria, PC Plaza to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
6h 2m
$79–103
Fly from Peoria International Airport
1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PIA - ORD
2h 40m
$88–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Peoria, PC Plaza to Oakbrook Mallbus Peoria line
6h 35m
$82–104
Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
1. Take the taxi from Washington to Bloomington-Airport-BMItaxi
2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
2h 53m
$146–361
Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Washington to Moline-Airport-MLIcar
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
3h 57m
$49–250

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

50Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 155 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Peoria, PC Plaza to O'Hare International Terminal 2 twice daily. Tickets cost $46–60 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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How to get fromWashington to Chicago Union Stationby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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

Taxi, train

Drive 144.9 mi

Bus via O'Hare

Fly from Peoria International Airport

Bus

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

Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly