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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Arlington, VA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Arlington, VA from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today
$111
tomorrow
$138
Wednesday
$144
Thursday
$96
Friday
$147
Saturday
$129
Sunday
$121

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 40m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:20 PM Arlington, VA Rosslyn  Economy $111
FlixBus 24h 5m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:20 PM Arlington, VA Rosslyn  Economy $115
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Arlington, VA via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      36h 35m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      12:45 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 11h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      19h 40m
      0
      12:25 AM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      8:05 PM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $66
    Travel time is 11h 55m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 26h 30m 5:05 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:35 PM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station  Economy $138
Greyhound US 32h 5m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 7:20 PM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station  Economy $209
Greyhound US 28h 50m 2:45 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station  Economy $261
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Arlington, VA via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $40? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      36h 35m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      12:45 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 11h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      19h 40m
      0
      12:25 AM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      8:05 PM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $66
    Travel time is 9h 5m longer, but you will save $40

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 55m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:35 PM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station  Economy $144
FlixBus 24h 20m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station  Economy $150
Greyhound US 32h 5m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 7:20 PM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station  Economy $273
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Arlington, VA via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $46? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      36h 35m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      12:45 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 11h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      19h 40m
      0
      12:25 AM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      8:05 PM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $66
    Travel time is 11h 40m longer, but you will save $46

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 40m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:20 PM Arlington, VA Rosslyn  Economy $96
FlixBus 24h 5m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:20 PM Arlington, VA Rosslyn  Economy $101
Greyhound US 32h 5m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 7:20 PM Arlington, VA Rosslyn  Economy $120

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 32h 5m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 7:20 PM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station  Economy $147
FlixBus 24h 20m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM Arlington, VA Rosslyn  Economy $158
FlixBus 23h 55m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:35 PM Arlington, VA Rosslyn  Economy $158
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Arlington, VA via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $49? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      36h 35m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      12:45 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 11h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      19h 40m
      0
      12:25 AM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      8:05 PM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $66
    Travel time is 11h 40m longer, but you will save $49

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 23h 55m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:35 PM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station  Economy $129
FlixBus 24h 20m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM Arlington, VA Rosslyn  Economy $133
Greyhound US 32h 5m 10:15 AM Chicago Union Station 7:20 PM Arlington, VA Rosslyn  Economy $189
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Arlington, VA via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      36h 35m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      12:45 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 11h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      19h 40m
      0
      12:25 AM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      8:05 PM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $66
    Travel time is 11h 40m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 32h 5m 10:15 AM Chicago Canal & Van Buren 7:20 PM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station  Economy $121
FlixBus 23h 55m 7:40 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station 8:35 PM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station  Economy $170
FlixBus 24h 20m 7:15 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station 8:35 PM Arlington, VA Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station  Economy $188
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Arlington, VA via Toledo, OH, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      36h 35m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      12:45 PM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $32
      • Waiting Time 11h 40m
    • Greyhound US
      19h 40m
      0
      12:25 AM
      Toledo, OH
      Amtrak Station
      8:05 PM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $66
    Travel time is 11h 40m longer, but you will save $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Arlington, VA is $73 on 8/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Arlington, VA

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Arlington, VA are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Chicago to Arlington, VA. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Chicago and Arlington, VA.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 buses from Chicago to Arlington, VA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Arlington, VA, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Arlington, VA

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 5 times every day by bus from Chicago to Arlington, VA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Arlington, VA starting from $73!

Cheapest Bus $73
Fastest Bus 24h 40m
Earliest Bus 7:15 PM
Latest Bus 7:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 5 Ø
Distance 591.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Arlington, VA

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Arlington, VA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
$111
Tuesday 08/04
$138
Wednesday 08/05
$144
Thursday 08/06
$96
Friday 08/07
$147
Saturday 08/08
$129
Sunday 08/09
$121
Monday 08/10
$119
Tuesday 08/11
$78
Wednesday 08/12
$87
Thursday 08/13
$122
Friday 08/14
$87
Saturday 08/15
$92
Sunday 08/16
$92
Monday 08/17
$97
Tuesday 08/18
$87
Wednesday 08/19
$84
Thursday 08/20
$80
Friday 08/21
$87
Saturday 08/22
$92
Sunday 08/23
$133
Monday 08/24
$87
Tuesday 08/25
$73
Wednesday 08/26
$75
Thursday 08/27
$92
Friday 08/28
$81
Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Arlington, VA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Arlington, VA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $73, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Arlington, VA. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $92.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Arlington, VA, with $96. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $138.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Arlington, VA

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 Chicago to Arlington, VA 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 Chicago to Arlington, VA, 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 buses from Chicago to Arlington, VA are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Arlington, VA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Arlington, VA.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Arlington, VA

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Arlington, VA bus

How much does a Chicago Arlington, VA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $73 and takes 24h 40m to reach Arlington, VA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Arlington, VA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $73 and $282. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Arlington, VA.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Arlington, VA each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Arlington, VA bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Arlington, VA take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Arlington, VA is offered by FlixBus and takes 24h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $111. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Arlington, VA?

The earliest bus arriving in Arlington, VA from Chicago starts at 7:15 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Arlington, VA?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Arlington, VA starts at 7:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Arlington, VA route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Arlington, VA, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Arlington, VA?

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

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Arlington, VA bus route?

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 Chicago Arlington, VA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Arlington, VA 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 traveling 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 Arlington, VA on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Arlington, VA?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Chicago and Arlington, VA. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Arlington, VA?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Chicago and Arlington, VA change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Arlington, VA

Economy
Economy

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

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