There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Cicero 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
3h 8m$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
5h 5m$64–890Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 2m$115–178Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
18h 43m$193–451Drive 691.2 mi
- Drive from Washington to Cicerocar 691.2 mi
12h 2m$127–183Fly 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 38m$104–574Subway 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 12m$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 26m$125–848
Washington to Cicero by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Cicero is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 18h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Cicero is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Cicero. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Cicero & 24th Place Terminal via Harrison & Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Cicero station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.
The distance between Washington and Cicero is 638 miles. The road distance is 695.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Cicero without a car is to bus which takes 18h 2m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Washington to Cicero, including transfers.
Washington to Cicero bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Cicero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Cicero is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 18h 2m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 18h 43m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cicero, 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
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
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 Cicero bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Cicero is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 3:52 PM in Washington and 2:52 PM in Cicero.
Washington to Cicero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Cicero is 695 miles. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Washington to Cicero.
There are 1420+ hotels available in Cicero.