There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Buffalo Grove by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, 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.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
3h 41m$135–847Train 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
5h 38m$67–894Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
19h 52m$121–186Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
20h 44m$199–459Drive 713.6 mi
- Drive from Washington to Buffalo Grovecar 713.6 mi
12h 33m$131–189Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 234 bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Cumberlandtrain
- Take the bus from State St & Stratford Rd to Buffalo Grove/Dundeebus
5h 23m$109–585Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 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
5h 45m$187–912Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
5h 57m$474–1,122
Washington to Buffalo Grove by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Buffalo Grove is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 19h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Buffalo Grove is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $130 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Buffalo Grove. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Buffalo Grove/Dundee via Jefferson & Harrison and Miner St & Pearson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Buffalo Grove. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 44m.
The distance between Washington and Buffalo Grove is 640 miles. The road distance is 717.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Buffalo Grove without a car is to bus which takes 19h 52m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Washington to Buffalo Grove, including transfers.
Washington to Buffalo Grove bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Buffalo Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Buffalo Grove is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 19h 52m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 20h 44m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 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 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
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
- $190–450
- 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
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Buffalo Grove bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Buffalo Grove is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 2:32 AM in Washington and 1:32 AM in Buffalo Grove.
Washington to Buffalo Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Buffalo Grove is 718 miles. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Washington to Buffalo Grove.
There are 286+ hotels available in Buffalo Grove.