There are 9 ways to get from Winnetka to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or subway
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
4h 16m$137–861Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 36m$74–933Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
19h 17m$197–458Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
19h 35m$115–186Drive 705.4 mi
- Drive from Winnetka to Washingtoncar 705.4 mi
12h 25m$129–186Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
4h 25m$126–710Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Take the train from Winnetka to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 30m$128–862Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 34m$189–914Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MKE - DCA
5h 54m$450–1,157
Winnetka to Washington by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Washington is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 19h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $130 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnetka to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Green Bay Rd & Pine St and arriving at Washington Union Station via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Hubbard and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Winnetka to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Winnetka and arriving at Washington Union Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
The distance between Winnetka and Washington is 642 miles. The road distance is 709.6 miles.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Washington without a car is to train which takes 19h 17m and costs $190 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Winnetka to Washington, including transfers.
Winnetka to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Winnetka to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Winnetka to Washington is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $460 and takes 19h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 19h 35m.
What companies run services between Winnetka, IL, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–450 and the journey takes 17h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via State College
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Winnetka to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Washington is 1h ahead of Winnetka. It is currently 12:32 PM in Winnetka and 1:32 PM in Washington.
Winnetka to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Washington is 710 miles. It takes approximately 12h 25m to drive from Winnetka to Washington.
There are 1616+ hotels available in Washington.