Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Washington, DC
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound US | 18h 25m | 7:00 AM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $105 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/24/2026 7:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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| Greyhound US | 16h 35m | 6:00 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 11:35 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $111 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/24/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
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| Greyhound US | 25h 50m | 11:35 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $156 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/24/2026 11:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $156 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m
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| FlixBus | 18h 15m | 11:30 AM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 6:45 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $157 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/24/2026 11:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
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| FlixBus | 19h 30m | 7:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 3:45 PM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $157 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/24/2026 7:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/25/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound US | 18h 25m | 7:00 AM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $88 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/25/2026 7:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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| Greyhound US | 16h 35m | 6:00 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 11:35 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $93 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
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| FlixBus | 19h 40m | 5:45 AM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $141 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/25/2026 5:45:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
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| FlixBus | 17h 30m | 5:05 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 11:35 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $141 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/25/2026 5:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/26/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
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| FlixBus | 29h 25m | 7:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 1:40 AM | Washington, DC | Dupont Circle Station | Economy | $142 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/25/2026 7:15:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $142 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound US | 18h 25m | 7:00 AM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $80 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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| Greyhound US | 16h 35m | 6:00 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 11:35 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $83 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
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| FlixBus | 19h 5m | 7:40 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 3:45 PM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $107 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/26/2026 7:40:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
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| FlixBus | 21h 20m | 8:25 AM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 6:45 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $110 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/26/2026 8:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
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| FlixBus | 23h 25m | 11:05 AM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 11:30 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $110 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/26/2026 11:05:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 25m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound US | 16h 35m | 6:00 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 11:35 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $99 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
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| Greyhound US | 18h 25m | 7:00 AM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $102 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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| FlixBus | 19h 5m | 7:40 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 3:45 PM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $117 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/27/2026 7:40:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
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| FlixBus | 29h 55m | 11:50 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 6:45 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $120 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/27/2026 11:50:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
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| FlixBus | 19h 40m | 5:45 AM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $121 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/27/2026 5:45:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
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Greyhound US18h 25m07:00 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station7:20 PMPittsburghGrant Street Transportation Center0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/27/2026 7:00:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 3/27/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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Greyhound US5h 55m08:30 PMPittsburghGrant Street Transportation Center2:25 AMWashington, DCUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 3/27/2026 8:30:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/28/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound US | 18h 25m | 7:00 AM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $68 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/28/2026 7:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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| Greyhound US | 16h 35m | 6:00 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 11:35 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $68 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
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| FlixBus | 29h 25m | 7:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 1:40 AM | Washington, DC | Dupont Circle Station | Economy | $88 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/28/2026 7:15:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
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| Greyhound US | 25h 50m | 11:35 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $88 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/28/2026 11:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m
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| FlixBus | 18h 15m | 11:30 AM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 6:45 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $89 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/28/2026 11:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/29/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound US | 18h 25m | 7:00 AM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $75 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/29/2026 7:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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| Greyhound US | 16h 35m | 6:00 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 11:35 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $80 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
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| Greyhound US | 25h 50m | 11:35 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $99 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/29/2026 11:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m
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| FlixBus | 19h 30m | 7:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 3:45 PM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $105 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/29/2026 7:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/30/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
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| FlixBus | 29h 55m | 11:50 PM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 6:45 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $107 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/29/2026 11:50:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Greyhound US | 18h 25m | 7:00 AM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 2:25 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $71 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/30/2026 7:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 2:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
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| Greyhound US | 16h 35m | 6:00 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 11:35 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $71 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
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| FlixBus | 29h 25m | 7:15 PM | Chicago | Downtown Bus Station | 1:40 AM | Washington, DC | Dupont Circle Station | Economy | $80 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/30/2026 7:15:00 PM to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 4/1/2026 1:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
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| Greyhound US | 19h 45m | 10:00 AM | Chicago | Canal & Van Buren | 6:45 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $80 |
A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 3/30/2026 10:00:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
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| FlixBus | 21h 20m | 8:25 AM | Chicago | 95th Red Line Station | 6:45 AM | Washington, DC | Union Station | Economy | $81 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/30/2026 8:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 3/31/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Washington, DC is $68 on 3/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Washington, DC
Facts about the bus from Chicago to Washington, DC
Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 27 times every day by bus from Chicago to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Washington, DC starting from $68!
| Cheapest Bus | $68 |
| Fastest Bus | 17h 35m |
| Earliest Bus | 5:45 AM |
| Latest Bus | 11:50 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 27 Ø |
| Distance | 595.9 miles |
| Bus Companies | FlixBus and Greyhound US |
Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Washington, DC
Every day, 27 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/24/2026 and for the following days.
The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Washington, DC
How to save money travelling from Chicago to Washington, DC
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 bus 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 buses from Chicago to Washington, DC are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Washington, DC
FlixBus from Chicago to Washington, DC
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Chicago to Washington, DC:
| Cheapest Price | $80 |
| Fastest Bus | 18h 30m |
| Earliest Bus | 5:45 AM |
| Last Bus | 11:50 PM |
| Daily Connections | 17 Ø |
| Found on | 3/23/2026 |
Greyhound US from Chicago to Washington, DC
Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Washington, DC:
| Cheapest Price | $68 |
| Fastest Bus | 17h 35m |
| Earliest Bus | 7:00 AM |
| Last Bus | 11:35 PM |
| Daily Connections | 10 Ø |
| Found on | 3/23/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Washington, DC
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Washington, DC.
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