How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Washington start from $90. The average price for this route is around $137. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Washington?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Washington is 20h 10m, covering a distance of 955 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 30m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Washington at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Washington?

A bus trip from Chicago to Washington generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Washington?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Washington from $95 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on December 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	19h 50m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on December 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h	2:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on December 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h	2:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 5m	6:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	12:20pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 55m	1:55pm	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 2h	2:55am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Washington on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 15m	6:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	16h 30m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 30m	7:25am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	3:45pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	1:40am	Dupont Circle	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:50 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 20 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

20h 10mAverage Duration

955 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$90 - $484	Average Duration20h 10m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$106 - $3,987	Average Duration23h 49m	CO₂ emissions 87kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Washington?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Washington

A
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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B
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,418 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 14 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.6-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the WiFi and the staff, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $91

Greyhound Chicago Washington recent customer reviews

It lates 2 hours without any notification, no information just standing up in the queue.

Uran Egshig B.

January 4, 2020

Perfect trio

Charles J.

December 8, 2019

Time and smell into bus

Jojal L.

August 19, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,545 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Washington, DC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Washington start from $90. The average price for this route is around $137. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Washington is 20h 10m, covering a distance of 955 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 16h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 38 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Washington at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Washington?
A bus trip from Chicago to Washington generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-05

$163

12-06

$179

Today

$173

12-08

$110

12-09

$121

12-10

$112

12-11

$128

12-12

$122

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $110

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $110 to $417 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $110 which is on 2025-12-08.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.