There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Midtown by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
4h$150–866Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
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
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 56m$82–913Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
16h 14m$117–180Train via Chicago
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Lakeshore / ...
20h 15m$203–469Drive 658.7 mi
- Drive from Washington to Midtowncar 658.7 mi
11h 23m$121–174Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
3h 53m$121–599Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
6h 4m$202–931Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- 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
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
5h 41m$142–873Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Dyer Stationtrain Cardinal
22h 34m$256–560
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Midtown is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 16h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Midtown is to fly and train which takes 3h 53m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Midtown station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Gary Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Midtown. However, there are services departing from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Rockville Amtrak and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
The distance between Washington and Midtown is 664 miles. The road distance is 662.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Midtown without a car is to bus which takes 16h 14m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Washington to Midtown, including transfers.
Washington to Midtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Midtown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Midtown is to bus which takes 16h 14m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train via Chicago, which costs $200 - $470 and takes 20h 15m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Midtown, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 16h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Midtown via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Gary Metro Center in around 20h 15m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Midtown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Washington to Midtown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dyer Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Midtown is 662 miles. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Washington to Midtown.
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