Bus and Coach from Washington, DC to Chicago: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Washington, DC to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Washington, DC to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

£65

tomorrow

£56

Sunday

£64

Monday

£57

Tuesday

£52

Wednesday

£53

Thursday

£54

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 10m	17:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 18/09/2026 17:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	01:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 18/09/2026 01:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 18/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £77 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
FlixBus	17h 40m	13:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 18/09/2026 13:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
FlixBus	17h 10m	13:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 18/09/2026 13:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	20h 25m	17:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	13:15	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 18/09/2026 17:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £90 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 10m	17:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 19/09/2026 17:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	01:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 19/09/2026 01:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 19/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
FlixBus	19h 30m	13:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 19/09/2026 13:30:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	17h 40m	13:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 19/09/2026 13:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
FlixBus	17h 10m	13:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 19/09/2026 13:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 15m	01:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£64	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 20/09/2026 01:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Greyhound US	17h 10m	17:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 20/09/2026 17:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £70 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	22h 40m	01:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	23:30	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£91	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 20/09/2026 01:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 20/09/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £91 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
FlixBus	17h 40m	13:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£126	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 20/09/2026 13:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £126 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
FlixBus	17h 10m	13:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£127	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 20/09/2026 13:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £127 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 10m	17:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 21/09/2026 17:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 22/09/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	01:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 21/09/2026 01:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 21/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
FlixBus	22h 35m	08:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 21/09/2026 08:35:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 22/09/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
Greyhound US	20h 25m	17:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	13:15	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£68	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 21/09/2026 17:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 22/09/2026 13:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 25m
FlixBus	26h 15m	08:35	Washington, DC	Union Station	09:50	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 21/09/2026 08:35:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 22/09/2026 09:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 10m	17:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£52	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 22/09/2026 17:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/09/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	01:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 22/09/2026 01:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 22/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
FlixBus	24h 35m	14:10	Washington, DC	Union Station	13:45	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 22/09/2026 14:10:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/09/2026 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m
Greyhound US	22h 40m	01:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	23:30	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£69	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 22/09/2026 01:50:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 22/09/2026 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
FlixBus	25h 40m	07:20	Washington, DC	Union Station	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 22/09/2026 07:20:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/09/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 10m	17:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 23/09/2026 17:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 24/09/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	01:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 23/09/2026 01:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 23/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
FlixBus	23h 50m	07:20	Washington, DC	Union Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 23/09/2026 07:20:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 24/09/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 50m
Greyhound US	31h 40m	23:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 23/09/2026 23:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 25/09/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
FlixBus	25h 40m	07:20	Washington, DC	Union Station	08:00	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	£62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 23/09/2026 07:20:00 to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 24/09/2026 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 10m	17:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:00	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 24/09/2026 17:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 25/09/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	01:50	Washington, DC	Union Station	20:05	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 24/09/2026 01:50:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 24/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
FlixBus	17h 40m	13:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 24/09/2026 13:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 25/09/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £73 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Greyhound US	31h 40m	23:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	06:10	Chicago	Downtown Coach Station	Economy	£75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 24/09/2026 23:30:00 to Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 26/09/2026 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 40m
FlixBus	17h 10m	13:30	Washington, DC	Union Station	05:40	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	£81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 24/09/2026 13:30:00 to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 25/09/2026 05:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £81 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Washington, DC to Chicago is £49 on 28/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Washington, DC and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Washington, DC and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily coaches from Washington, DC to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 66 coaches from Washington, DC to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Chicago, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Washington, DC to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 19 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago starting from £49!

Cheapest Bus	£49
Fastest Bus	16h 10m
Earliest Coach	01:50
Latest Coach	23:30
Daily Bus Connections	19 Ø
Distance	958.8 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest coach connections from Washington, DC to Chicago

Every day, 19 buses from 2 coach companies leave Washington, DC for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

Thursday 17/09

Friday 18/09

£65

Saturday 19/09

£56

Sunday 20/09

£64

Monday 21/09

£57

Tuesday 22/09

£52

Wednesday 23/09

£53

Thursday 24/09

£54

Friday 25/09

£55

Saturday 26/09

£54

Sunday 27/09

£57

Monday 28/09

£49

Tuesday 29/09

£50

Wednesday 30/09

£50

Thursday 01/10

£50

Friday 02/10

£54

Saturday 03/10

£54

Sunday 04/10

£54

Monday 05/10

£52

Tuesday 06/10

£49

Wednesday 07/10

£49

Thursday 08/10

£53

Friday 09/10

£63

Saturday 10/10

£59

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Washington, DC to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £49, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Washington, DC to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £54.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Chicago, with £49. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £62.

How to save money travelling from Washington, DC to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago 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 Washington, DC to Chicago, 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 Washington, DC to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Chicago

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Washington, DC and Chicago.

Union Station

Massachusetts Avenue Northeast 50

Metro Center

11th St NW 663

L'Enfant Plaza outside McDonald's

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

Chinatown H St NW

H St NW 715

Eastern Market

Pennsylvania Ave SE 801

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Washington, DC to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Washington, DC to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Washington, DC to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Washington, DC to Chicago bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Washington, DC - Chicago bus trip is available from £49 and takes 16h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Washington, DC to Chicago is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £49 to £182. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Washington, DC to Chicago is offered by roughly 19 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Washington, DC to Chicago is provided by FlixBus and takes 16h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £88. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Chicago departs from Washington, DC at 01:50. 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 Washington, DC to Chicago?

The latest bus to Chicago departs from Washington, DC at 23:30. 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 Washington, DC - Chicago route?

Passengers looking to travel from Washington, DC to Chicago 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 Washington, DC and Chicago?

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Washington, DC Chicago 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 Washington, DC Chicago 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 Washington, DC to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

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 19 daily trips between Washington, DC and Chicago. 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 Washington, DC to Chicago?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Washington, DC and to Chicago

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