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How to get fromWashington to Grand Central Stationby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2h 44m
    $114–596

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

    cheapest
    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
    4h 55m
    $69–910

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    17h 22m
    $100–210

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    18h 1m
    $250–550

  5. Drive 686.8 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Grand Central Stationcar car 686.8 mi
    11h 55m
    $126–182

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    3h 6m
    $128–845

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway 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 Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    4h 28m
    $124–850

  8. 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
    4h 52m
    $184–908

Washington to Grand Central Station by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 610.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Grand Central Station, 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 $100–210 and the journey takes 17h 10m.

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