There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Marion, IL by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane DCA - MWA
4h 34m$159–725Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2521
21h 49m$131–242Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
26h 7m$294–655Drive 779.1 mi
- Drive from Washington to Marion, ILcar 779.1 mi
13h 38m$143–206
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Marion, IL is to bus which costs $130 - $250 and takes 21h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Marion, IL is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Marion, IL. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at RMTD Park and Ride return via Nashville Bus Station and Carbondale,IL - Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Marion, IL. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 7m.
The distance between Washington and Marion, IL is 662 miles. The road distance is 783.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Marion, IL without a car is to bus which takes 21h 49m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Washington to Marion, IL, including transfers.
Washington to Marion, IL bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Marion, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Marion, IL is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $250 and takes 21h 49m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 26h 7m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Marion, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Marion, IL via Nashville Bus Station, Carbondale,IL - Amtrak, and RMTD Park and Ride return in around 21h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Columbus, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
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 Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- 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 Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Marion, IL bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Marion, IL is 1h behind Washington. It is currently 5:57 AM in Washington and 4:57 AM in Marion, IL.
Washington to Marion, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Marion, IL is 784 miles. It takes approximately 13h 38m to drive from Washington to Marion, IL.
There are 60+ hotels available in Marion, IL.