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

today

tomorrow

$77

Sunday

$82

Monday

$73

Tuesday

$74

Wednesday

$70

Thursday

$77

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 35m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Greyhound US	17h 15m	6:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
Greyhound US	24h 10m	11:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
FlixBus	18h 20m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 5:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
FlixBus	17h 30m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/25/2026 5:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 20m	6:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
Greyhound US	16h 35m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
FlixBus	18h 25m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 25m
FlixBus	24h 5m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:45:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
FlixBus	17h 30m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 35m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Greyhound US	17h 15m	6:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$80	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
FlixBus	18h 20m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
FlixBus	17h 30m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
FlixBus	29h 55m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:55:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
FlixBus	18h 20m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
FlixBus	17h 30m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:05:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Greyhound US	16h 35m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Greyhound US	24h 10m	11:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 20m	8:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 8:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 20m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Greyhound US	24h 10m	11:35 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 10m
FlixBus	18h 20m	5:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 5:25:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 20m
Greyhound US	16h 35m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	16h 35m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:35 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Greyhound US	17h 15m	6:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	12:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 6:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
Greyhound US	19h 30m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	6:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:30 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:45 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:30:00 AM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
FlixBus	19h 30m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:45 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 PM to Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Washington, DC is $70 on 7/29/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Washington, DC

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily buses from Chicago to Washington, DC. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Chicago and Washington, DC.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 73 buses from Chicago to Washington, DC, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Washington, DC, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Washington, DC

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 21 times every day by bus from Chicago to Washington, DC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Washington, DC starting from $70!

Cheapest Bus	$70
Fastest Bus	17h 35m
Earliest Bus	5:25 AM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	595.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Washington, DC

Every day, 21 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Washington, DC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$92

Saturday 07/25

$77

Sunday 07/26

$82

Monday 07/27

$73

Tuesday 07/28

$77

Wednesday 07/29

$74

Thursday 07/30

$77

Friday 07/31

$77

Saturday 08/01

$77

Sunday 08/02

$77

Monday 08/03

$81

Tuesday 08/04

$73

Wednesday 08/05

$73

Thursday 08/06

$75

Friday 08/07

$79

Saturday 08/08

$75

Sunday 08/09

$77

Monday 08/10

$75

Tuesday 08/11

$74

Wednesday 08/12

$73

Thursday 08/13

$75

Friday 08/14

$79

Saturday 08/15

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 $70, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Washington, DC. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $77.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Washington, DC, with $70. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $71.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Chicago to Washington, DC are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Washington, DC

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Washington, DC from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Washington, DC

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Washington, DC:

Cheapest Price	$70
Fastest Bus	17h 35m
Earliest Bus	6:30 AM
Last Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	7/11/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Washington, DC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Washington, DC.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus 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

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

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Washington, DC bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $70 and takes 22h 20m to reach Washington, DC. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $70 and $173. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Washington, DC.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Washington, DC each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Washington, DC bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chicago to Washington, DC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 17h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $79. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Washington, DC from Chicago starts at 5:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Washington, DC starts at 11:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Washington, DC route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Washington, DC, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Chicago to Washington, DC bus route?

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 Chicago Washington, DC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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 will find all the details about your bus route!