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Which bus from Chicago to Washington, DC is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Chicago to Washington, DC. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£61
tomorrow
£63
Wednesday
£67
Thursday
£59
Friday
£75
Saturday
£62
Sunday
£78

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 35m 18:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 11:35 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £61
FlixBus 17h 30m 17:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:35 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £68
FlixBus 29h 55m 23:55 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 06:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £69
Greyhound US 24h 15m 23:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £71
FlixBus 19h 5m 19:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 15:45 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £80

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 29h 25m 19:15 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 01:40 Washington, DC Dupont Circle Station  Economy £63
FlixBus 24h 5m 05:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 06:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £82
FlixBus 29h 55m 23:55 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 06:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £92
Greyhound US 24h 15m 23:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £95
Greyhound US 19h 55m 09:55 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 06:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £100

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 35m 18:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 11:35 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £67
Greyhound US 17h 20m 06:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £71
FlixBus 17h 30m 17:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:35 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £75
FlixBus 18h 25m 05:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £77
Greyhound US 24h 15m 23:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £82
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Washington, DC via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 25m
      0
      17:05
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      13:55
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £55
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • Greyhound US
      0h 40m
      0
      15:50
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      16:30
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 4h 50m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 35m 18:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 11:35 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £59
Greyhound US 17h 20m 06:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £62
FlixBus 29h 55m 23:55 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 06:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £66
FlixBus 18h 25m 05:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £67
FlixBus 17h 30m 17:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:35 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £67

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 35m 18:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 11:35 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £75
Greyhound US 17h 20m 06:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £78
FlixBus 18h 25m 05:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £89
FlixBus 17h 30m 17:05 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 11:35 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £89
Greyhound US 24h 15m 23:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £90
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Washington, DC via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 25m
      0
      17:05
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      13:55
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £55
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • Greyhound US
      0h 40m
      0
      15:50
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      16:30
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 4h 50m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 16h 35m 18:00 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 11:35 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £62
Greyhound US 17h 20m 06:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £65
Greyhound US 24h 15m 23:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £67
FlixBus 18h 25m 05:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £88
FlixBus 19h 5m 19:40 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 15:45 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £95

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 17h 20m 06:30 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £78
Greyhound US 24h 15m 23:35 Chicago Downtown Coach Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £89
FlixBus 18h 25m 05:25 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 00:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £91
FlixBus 24h 5m 05:45 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 06:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £111
FlixBus 29h 55m 23:55 Chicago 95th Red Line Station 06:50 Washington, DC Union Station  Economy £112
  • Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Washington, DC via Silver Spring, MD, you can save more than £20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      22h 25m
      0
      17:05
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      13:55
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £55
      • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • Greyhound US
      0h 40m
      0
      15:50
      Silver Spring, MD
      Bus Stop
      16:30
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      £3
    Travel time is 4h 5m longer, but you will save £20

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chicago to Washington, DC is £49 on 26/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Chicago and Washington, DC?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Chicago to Washington, DC. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 36 daily coaches from Chicago to Washington, DC. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Chicago and Washington, DC.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 117 coaches from Chicago to Washington, DC, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Washington, DC, with 16 offers.

All facts for Chicago to Washington, DC bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel daily 28 times by bus from Chicago to Washington, DC in one click. Book your Chicago to Washington, DC bus ticket starting from £49!

Cheapest Bus £49
Fastest Bus 17h 35m
Earliest Coach 09:55
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 28 Ø
Distance 958.8 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and Greyhound US

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Chicago to Washington, DC?

Every day, 28 buses from 2 coach companies leave Chicago for Washington, DC. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 03/08/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 03/08
£61
Tuesday 04/08
£82
Wednesday 05/08
£67
Thursday 06/08
£59
Friday 07/08
£70
Saturday 08/08
£73
Sunday 09/08
£78
Monday 10/08
£73
Tuesday 11/08
£56
Wednesday 12/08
£54
Thursday 13/08
£59
Friday 14/08
£61
Saturday 15/08
£61
Sunday 16/08
£61
Monday 17/08
£59
Tuesday 18/08
£57
Wednesday 19/08
£58
Thursday 20/08
£55
Friday 21/08
£59
Saturday 22/08
£54
Sunday 23/08
£59
Monday 24/08
£54
Tuesday 25/08
£51
Wednesday 26/08
£49
Thursday 27/08
£53
Friday 28/08
£57
Saturday 29/08
£53
Sunday 30/08

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Washington, DC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Washington, DC, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £49, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Chicago to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £59.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, DC, with £49. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £67.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Washington, DC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Chicago to Washington, DC are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Washington, DC

Here is a map with all coach stations in Chicago and Washington, DC. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Chicago to Washington, DC

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Chicago to Washington, DC. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Chicago to Washington, DC bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Chicago Washington, DC bus trip is available from £49 and takes 17h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £49 to £198. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Washington, DC.

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

Each day, the bus route from Chicago to Washington, DC is offered by roughly 28 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Chicago to Washington, DC is provided by Greyhound US and takes 17h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £62. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Washington, DC departs from Chicago at 09:55. 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 Chicago to Washington, DC?

The latest bus to Washington, DC departs from Chicago 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 Chicago Washington, DC route?

Passengers looking to travel from Chicago to Washington, DC can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Washington, DC?

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

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 bus for the Chicago Washington, DC 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 Chicago Washington, DC 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 Chicago to Washington, DC on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Chicago to Washington, DC?

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 28 daily trips between Chicago and Washington, DC. 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 Washington, DC?

Prices and availability for 28 trips between Chicago and Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC

Economy
Economy

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

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