Coach Chicago to Washington, DC from £44

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

£63

tomorrow

£58

Wednesday

£62

Thursday

£79

Friday

£70

Saturday

£67

Sunday

£73

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 0m	06:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 15/12/2025 06:55:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 30m	18:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	11:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£63	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 15/12/2025 18:00:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £63 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 15/12/2025 11:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Greyhound US	27h 5m	22:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 15/12/2025 22:50:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
FlixBus	19h 30m	19:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	15:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 15/12/2025 19:15:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 16/12/2025 11:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Greyhound US	19h 45m	10:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 16/12/2025 10:00:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	06:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 16/12/2025 06:55:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 30m	18:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	11:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 16/12/2025 18:00:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
FlixBus	21h 20m	08:25	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 16/12/2025 08:25:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 17/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	20h 5m	09:40	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 17/12/2025 09:40:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 5m
Greyhound US	27h 5m	22:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 17/12/2025 22:50:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
Greyhound US	19h 45m	10:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 17/12/2025 10:00:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
FlixBus	17h 25m	17:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 17/12/2025 17:05:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £93 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
FlixBus	29h 55m	23:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 17/12/2025 23:50:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 18/12/2025 11:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £79 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Greyhound US	16h 30m	18:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	11:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 18/12/2025 18:00:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Greyhound US	19h 45m	10:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 18/12/2025 10:00:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	06:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 18/12/2025 06:55:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
FlixBus	29h 25m	19:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	01:40	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	Economy	£99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 18/12/2025 19:15:00 to Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 01:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £99 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 0m	06:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 19/12/2025 06:55:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 30m	18:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	11:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£72	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Greyhound US	27h 5m	22:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£78	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 19/12/2025 22:50:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 19/12/2025 11:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
FlixBus	17h 25m	17:05	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 19/12/2025 17:05:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 0m	06:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£67	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 20/12/2025 06:55:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Greyhound US	16h 30m	18:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	11:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 20/12/2025 18:00:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 20/12/2025 11:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Greyhound US	27h 5m	22:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 20/12/2025 22:50:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £82 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
FlixBus	20h 10m	05:45	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£116	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 20/12/2025 05:45:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £116 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 30m	18:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	11:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 18:00:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Greyhound US	19h 0m	06:55	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 06:55:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
Greyhound US	27h 5m	22:50	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	02:55	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 22:50:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 02:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £92 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 5m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:30	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	06:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 11:30:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
FlixBus	19h 30m	19:15	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	15:45	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	£97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 19:15:00 to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 15:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Chicago to Washington, DC is £44 on 10/01/2026. 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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 30 daily coaches from Chicago to Washington, DC. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Chicago and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 98 coaches from Chicago to Washington, DC, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Washington, DC, with 12 offers.

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

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel daily 25 times by bus from Chicago to Washington, DC in one click. Book your Chicago to Washington, DC bus ticket starting from £44!

Cheapest Bus	£44
Fastest Bus	17h 30m
Earliest Coach	05:45
Latest Coach	23:50
Daily Bus Connections	25 Ø
Distance	958.8 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

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

Every day, 25 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 15/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

£65

Tuesday 16/12

£68

Wednesday 17/12

£62

Thursday 18/12

£75

Friday 19/12

£69

Saturday 20/12

£67

Sunday 21/12

£71

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£77

Wednesday 24/12

£64

Thursday 25/12

£65

Friday 26/12

£71

Saturday 27/12

£70

Sunday 28/12

£70

Monday 29/12

£69

Tuesday 30/12

£69

Wednesday 31/12

£61

Thursday 01/01

£69

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

£61

Sunday 04/01

£65

Monday 05/01

£59

Tuesday 06/01

£49

Wednesday 07/01

£49

Thursday 08/01

£53

Friday 09/01

£46

Saturday 10/01

£44

Sunday 11/01

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 £44, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Chicago to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £65.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, DC, with £44. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £91.

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.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Coach Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Dupont Circle Station

20th St. NW 1525

Armory Metro

19th St SE

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

C Street SW DC 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC 400

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 £44 and takes 20h 45m. 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 £44 to £247. 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 25 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 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £63. 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 05:45. 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 23:50. 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 25 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?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Washington, DC

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Washington, DC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Washington, DC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!