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How to get fromWashington to Six Flags Great Americaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Six Flags Great America by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    6h 9m
    $120–606

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    8h 15m
    $75–920

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    20h 52m
    $117–218

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    21h 22m
    $257–519

  5. Drive 727.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Six Flags Great Americacar car 727.6 mi
    12h 46m
    $133–192

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    6h 27m
    $134–855

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h 52m
    $445–1,095

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    7h 53m
    $130–860

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    8h 13m
    $190–918

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration2h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Six Flags Great America via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 21h 22m.

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