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Which bus from Chicago to Washington, DC is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Chicago to Washington, DC. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £58
tomorrow
from £47
Tuesday
from £50
Wednesday
from £68
Thursday
from £90
Friday
from £107
Saturday
from £97

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    32h 35m
    0
    14:45
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    23:20
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £58
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £60
  • Greyhound US
    26h 35m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    12:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £61
  • Greyhound US
    32h 35m
    0
    14:45
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    23:20
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £63
  • Greyhound US
    37h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    23:20
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £64

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £47
  • Greyhound US
    26h 35m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    12:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £47
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £51
  • Greyhound US
    26h 35m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Union Station
    12:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £51
  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    14:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    12:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £60

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £50
  • Greyhound US
    26h 35m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    12:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £50
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £53
  • FlixBus
    23h 10m
    0
    20:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    20:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £70

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £68
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £71
  • Greyhound US
    32h 35m
    0
    14:45
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    23:20
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £72
  • Greyhound US
    32h 35m
    0
    14:45
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    23:20
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £75
  • Greyhound US
    26h 35m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    12:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £78

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £90
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £93
  • Greyhound US
    20h 35m
    0
    16:00
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    12:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £108
  • FlixBus
    22h 35m
    0
    21:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    20:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £175
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      21h 45m
      0
      14:10
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      03:45
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £36
    • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • Busbud
      6h 20m
      0
      05:35
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      11:55
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £36
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    21h 30m
    0
    22:30
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    20:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £107
  • Greyhound US
    21h 30m
    0
    22:30
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    20:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £108
  • Greyhound US
    20h 35m
    0
    16:00
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    12:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £114
  • Greyhound US
    20h 35m
    0
    16:00
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    12:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £114
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £126
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than £35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      21h 45m
      0
      14:10
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      03:45
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £36
    • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • Busbud
      6h 20m
      0
      05:35
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      11:55
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £36
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save £35

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £97
  • Greyhound US
    23h 45m
    0
    06:20
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    06:05
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • Greyhound US
    20h 35m
    0
    16:00
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    12:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £105
  • Greyhound US
    21h 30m
    0
    22:30
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    20:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £105
  • Greyhound US
    20h 35m
    0
    16:00
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    12:35
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £108
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Washington, DC via Pittsburgh, you can save more than £25? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      21h 45m
      0
      14:10
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      03:45
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £36
    • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • Busbud
      6h 20m
      0
      05:35
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      11:55
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £36
    Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save £25

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Chicago and Washington, DC?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Chicago to Washington, DC. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 21 daily coaches from Chicago to Washington, DC. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Chicago and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 44 coaches from Chicago to Washington, DC, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Washington, DC, with 37 offers.

All facts for Chicago to Washington, DC bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel daily 16 times by bus from Chicago to Washington, DC in one click. Book your Chicago to Washington, DC bus ticket starting from £47!

Cheapest Bus £47
Fastest Bus 20h 35m
Earliest Coach 06:20
Latest Coach 22:30
Daily Bus Connections 16 Ø
Distance 958.8 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Washington, DC?

Every day, 16 buses from 2 coach companies leave Chicago for Washington, DC. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 17/11/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 11/11
Tuesday 12/11
Wednesday 13/11
Thursday 14/11
Friday 15/11
Saturday 16/11
Sunday 17/11
£58
Monday 18/11
£51
Tuesday 19/11
£53
Wednesday 20/11
£68
Thursday 21/11
£90
Friday 22/11
£107
Saturday 23/11
£97
Sunday 24/11
£124
Monday 25/11
£83
Tuesday 26/11
£125
Wednesday 27/11
£120
Thursday 28/11
£70
Friday 29/11
£85
Saturday 30/11
£139
Sunday 01/12
£136
Monday 02/12
£79
Tuesday 03/12
£79
Wednesday 04/12
Thursday 05/12
£50
Friday 06/12
£60
Saturday 07/12
Sunday 08/12

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £68, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Chicago to Washington, DC. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £125.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, DC, with £68. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £95.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Washington, DC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Chicago to Washington, DC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Chicago to Washington, DC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Chicago to Washington, DC are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Washington, DC

Here is a map with all coach stations in Chicago and Washington, DC. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Chicago to Washington, DC

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Chicago to Washington, DC. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Chicago to Washington, DC bus

How much does a Chicago Washington, DC coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Chicago Washington, DC bus trip is available from £47 and takes 23h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Washington, DC?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £47 to £236. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Washington, DC.

How many connections are available for the Chicago Washington, DC route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Chicago to Washington, DC is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Washington, DC from Chicago take?

The quickest coach from Chicago to Washington, DC is provided by Greyhound US and takes 20h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £89. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Washington, DC?

The earliest bus to Washington, DC departs from Chicago at 06:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Chicago to Washington, DC?

The latest bus to Washington, DC departs from Chicago at 22:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Chicago Washington, DC route?

Passengers looking to travel from Chicago to Washington, DC can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Washington, DC?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Washington, DC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Washington, DC from Chicago?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Chicago Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Washington, DC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Washington, DC

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Washington, DC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Washington, DC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!

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