Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Chicago by taxi, bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Washington to Bloomingtontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    6h 12m
    $170–224

  2. Drive 242.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Chicagocar car 242.6 mi
    5h 21m
    $45–64

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Washington to Bloomingtontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 17m

  4. Taxi to Evansville, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Washington to Evansville (EVV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EVV - ORD
    3h 47m
    $152–381

  5. Taxi, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the taxi from Washington to Walmart - Bedford, INtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Walmart - Bedford, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 40m
    $162–223

  6. Taxi, bus, train via Bedford

    1. Take the taxi from Washington to Walmart - Bedford, INtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Walmart - Bedford, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h
    $194–298

  7. Drive to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Washington to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)car car
    2. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OWB - ORD
    4h 18m
    $96–236

  8. Taxi, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Washington to Home2 Suitestaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Home2 Suites to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    5h 57m
    $592–1,500

  9. Taxi, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Washington to Home2 Suitestaxi taxi
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Home2 Suites to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    5h 33m
    $217–520

Evansville (EVV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Washington to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 293.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Washington to Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Bloomington then take the bus to Chicago Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bloomington, take the bus to Indianapolis, walk to Indianapolis, then take the train to Chicago Union Station.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound