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  1. Sun Feb 17
    $130.37
  2. Mon Feb 18
    $121.06
  3. Tue Feb 19
    $107.76
  4. Wed Feb 20
    $107.76
  5. Thu Feb 21
    $115.74
  6. Fri Feb 22
    $117.07
  7. Sat Feb 23
    $107.76
  8. Sun Feb 24
    $105.10
  9. Mon Feb 25
    $106.43
  10. Tue Feb 26
    $98.45
  11. Wed Feb 27
    $98.45
  12. Thu Feb 28
    $105.10
  13. Fri Mar 1
    $123.72
  14. Sat Mar 2

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Washington to Chicago bus - cost & duration

Cheapest price$91.79
Fastest time19h 0m
Trips per day10
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How to book cheap Washington DC to Chicago bus tickets?

The best way to get deals on bus tickets from Washington to Chicago is by booking earlier. Based on the last 30 days, the cheapest average bus fares from Washington to Chicago were $104.21. By booking 11 days out, tickets are on average $21.29 cheaper than those that are booked last minute.

What is the busiest time to travel by bus from Washington to Chicago?

The busiest time of the week for travel from Washington to Chicago by bus is at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. When planning to travel around this time, tickets should be booked well in advance as they may sell out. Around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday is when the fewest number of bus tickets are sold. If you’re looking for a little extra space, the bus departing at this time is the least likely to be crowded.

Greyhound from Washington DC to Chicago has the most daily schedules

On average there are 10 bus trips per day. Greyhound has the most options for departures from Washington to Chicago, with an average of 10 trips per day and 218 monthly trips. One bus carrier currently travels from Washington to Chicago. Of the 10 trips there are 2 trips that are direct routes with no transfers.

Need more travel options? Traveling by Train from Washington DC to Chicago starts at $109.09.

1 carriers offer Washington to Chicago bus trips

Plan your next adventure:

Depending on the bus line you travel with, your options include one station that has bus departures from Washington. Most bus trips to Chicago will depart from Union Station.
  • Union Station
Bus trips arrive in Chicago at 2 stations, depending on which bus line you are travelling with. Bus Station - 630 W Harrison St, Dan Ryan Bus Station are the main bus stations in Chicago for trips arriving from Washington.
  • Bus Station - 630 W Harrison St
  • Dan Ryan Bus Station