How far is Washington from Chicago?

The distance between Washington and Chicago is approximately 465 km (288 miles).

Bus Washington to Chicago from US$77 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Chicago on October 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		10:55am	Washington	11h 20m	10:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus		10:55am	Washington	10h 55m	9:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:36 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Chicago

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$77 - US$101	Average Duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$42 - US$125	Average Duration6h 57m	CO₂ emissions 42kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Washington to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 6 hours 57 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

6h 57mAverage Duration

US$42Cheapest ticket

42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, MO, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$79

Average Bus Trip Duration11h 20m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure10:55am

Distance468 km

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,290 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87290 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$90

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Washington to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, MO, US - Chicago

How far is Washington from Chicago?
The distance between Washington and Chicago is approximately 465 km (288 miles).

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Chicago!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Washington to Chicago.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Washington to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Washington, MO, US by bus?

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