There are 9 ways to get from Washington Metro to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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 Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
3h 57m$105–609Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BWI - ORD
4h 56m$71–927Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 16m$102–192Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
18h 54m$202–462Drive 686.9 mi
- Drive from Washington Metro to Chicagocar 686.9 mi
11h 56m$126–182Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
4h 9m$135–859Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
4h 50m$184–908Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
4h 38m$126–857Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend, train
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
6h 37m$105–568
Washington Metro to Chicago by foot, subway, and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Metro to Chicago is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Metro to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Metro 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 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Metro to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.
The distance between Washington Metro and Chicago is 620 miles. The road distance is 690.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Metro to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 18h 16m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Washington Metro to Chicago, including transfers.
Washington Metro to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington Metro to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington Metro to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 16m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $470 and takes 18h 54m.
What companies run services between Washington Metro, DC, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–190 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 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- 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
- $100–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Washington Metro to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Washington Metro to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Metro to Chicago is 691 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Washington Metro to Chicago.
There are 1309+ hotels available in Chicago.