There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Chicago River by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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
2h 45m$132–843Train 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 35m$69–920Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
17h 10m$100–190Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
17h 48m$200–460Drive 688 mi
- Drive from Washington to Chicago Rivercar 688 mi
11h 57m$126–182Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
2h 39m$104–565Train 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 23m$124–850Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
4h 41m$184–908
Washington to Chicago River by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chicago River is to bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 17h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chicago River is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs $100 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 48m.
The distance between Washington and Chicago River is 631 miles. The road distance is 692 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Chicago River without a car is to bus which takes 17h 10m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Washington to Chicago River, including transfers.
Washington to Chicago River bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Chicago River train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Chicago River is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 17h 10m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $460 and takes 17h 48m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Chicago River, 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 $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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Chicago River bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago River is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 6:21 PM in Washington and 5:21 PM in Chicago River.
Washington to Chicago River train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chicago River is 692 miles. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Washington to Chicago River.
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