Bus tickets Washington, DC to Chicago from £53

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from £97
tomorrow
from £72
Tuesday
from £53
Wednesday
from £57
Thursday
from £58
Friday
from £66
Saturday
from £62

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    20h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £97
  • Greyhound US
    20h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • Greyhound US
    22h 30m
    0
    23:55
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £112
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    06:40
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £135
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    06:40
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £144
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Chicago via Arlington, VA, you can save more than £-26? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 23h 10m
      Washington, DC
      9 km
      06:30
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Coach Station
      05:40
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0 km
      Economy
      £123
  • Did you know that if you travel from Washington, DC to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than £31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      17h 40m
      0
      06:00
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      12:45
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £27
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Busbud
      9h 55m
      0
      13:45
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      23:40
      Chicago
      Downtown Coach Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      £39
    Travel time is 0h 40m longer, but you will save £31

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    32h 20m
    0
    11:45
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £72
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    06:40
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £73
  • Greyhound US
    17h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £74
  • Greyhound US
    22h 30m
    0
    23:55
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £74
  • FlixBus
    32h 20m
    0
    11:45
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £74

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    17h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £53
  • Greyhound US
    20h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £55
  • Greyhound US
    17h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    06:40
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £69
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    06:40
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £72

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    17h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £57
  • Greyhound US
    20h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £57
  • Greyhound US
    17h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £60
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    06:40
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £66
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    06:40
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £69

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    17h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £58
  • Greyhound US
    20h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £58
  • Greyhound US
    17h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £60
  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    11:45
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £74
  • FlixBus
    34h 40m
    0
    11:45
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £77

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    17h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £66
  • Greyhound US
    20h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £67
  • Greyhound US
    17h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £69
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    06:40
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £79
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    06:40
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £82

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    17h 40m
    0
    06:00
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £62
  • Greyhound US
    20h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £62
  • Greyhound US
    20h 10m
    0
    23:55
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £65
  • FlixBus
    32h 20m
    0
    11:45
    Washington, DC
    Dupont Circle Station
    20:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    06:40
    Washington, DC
    Union Station
    23:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £72

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily coaches from Washington, DC to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 82 coaches from Washington, DC to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Chicago, with 33 offers.

Facts about coaches from Washington, DC to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 22 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago starting from £53!

Cheapest Bus £53
Fastest Bus 17h 0m
Earliest Coach 06:00
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 22 Ø
Distance 958.8 km
Coach Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Washington, DC to Chicago

Every day, 22 buses from 2 coach companies leave Washington, DC for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 30/03/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 24/03
Tuesday 25/03
Wednesday 26/03
Thursday 27/03
Friday 28/03
Saturday 29/03
Sunday 30/03
£97
Monday 31/03
£72
Tuesday 01/04
£53
Wednesday 02/04
£57
Thursday 03/04
£89
Friday 04/04
£66
Saturday 05/04
£62
Sunday 06/04
£61
Monday 07/04
£63
Tuesday 08/04
£54
Wednesday 09/04
£56
Thursday 10/04
£58
Friday 11/04
£58
Saturday 12/04
£57
Sunday 13/04
£61
Monday 14/04
£59
Tuesday 15/04
£60
Wednesday 16/04
£57
Thursday 17/04
£64
Friday 18/04
£61
Saturday 19/04
£64
Sunday 20/04

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £53, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Washington, DC to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £97.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Chicago, with £53. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £66.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Washington, DC to Chicago, 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 Washington, DC to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Washington, DC and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Washington, DC to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Washington, DC to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Chicago bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Washington, DC - Chicago bus trip is available from £53 and takes 17h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Washington, DC to Chicago is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £53 to £202. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Washington, DC to Chicago is offered by roughly 22 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Washington, DC to Chicago is provided by FlixBus and takes 17h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £144. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Washington, DC at 06:00. 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 Washington, DC to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Washington, DC at 23:55. 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 Washington, DC - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Washington, DC to Chicago 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 Washington, DC and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Washington, DC and Chicago 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 Chicago from Washington, DC?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Washington, DC Chicago 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 Washington, DC Chicago 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 Washington, DC to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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