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How to get fromWashington to Buffalo Groveby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Buffalo Grove by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    3h 57m
    $165–849

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    21h 40m
    $113–209

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    20h 38m
    $242–501

  4. Drive 713.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Buffalo Grovecar car 713.6 mi
    12h 34m
    $131–189

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, line 234 bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Cumberlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from State St & Stratford Rd to Buffalo Grove/Dundeebus bus
    5h 23m
    $117–610

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    5h 43m
    $187–912

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    5h 46m
    $187–1,104

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    5h 58m
    $474–1,122

Washington to Buffalo Grove by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration20h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 635.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–490 and the journey takes 17h 48m.

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