Bus Washington, DC to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

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 Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$99

tomorrow

$75

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$73

Saturday

Sunday

$71

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 20m	1:20 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/7/2026 1:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
Greyhound US	22h 45m	1:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/7/2026 1:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
FlixBus	17h 50m	1:20 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/7/2026 1:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 50m
Greyhound US	17h 10m	5:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/7/2026 5:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	1:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/7/2026 1:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 10m	5:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/8/2026 5:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	22h 45m	1:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/8/2026 1:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	1:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/8/2026 1:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
FlixBus	24h 35m	2:10 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	1:45 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/8/2026 2:10:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 10m	5:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$73	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 15m	1:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/11/2026 1:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
FlixBus	17h 10m	1:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/11/2026 1:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
FlixBus	33h 20m	10:05 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/11/2026 10:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 20m
FlixBus	28h 20m	10:05 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$88	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/11/2026 10:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	19h 15m	1:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/13/2026 1:50:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Greyhound US	17h 10m	5:50 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/13/2026 5:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
FlixBus	17h 10m	1:30 PM	Washington, DC	Union Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/13/2026 1:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Greyhound US	22h 45m	1:50 AM	Washington, DC	Union Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/13/2026 1:50:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
FlixBus	33h 20m	10:05 AM	Washington, DC	Dupont Circle Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Dupont Circle Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 9/13/2026 10:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 20m

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 20 daily buses from Washington, DC to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Washington, DC and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 40 buses from Washington, DC to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Washington, DC and Chicago, with 1 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/14/2026 costs just $65, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Washington, DC to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Washington, DC to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago starting from $65!

Cheapest Bus	$65
Fastest Bus	16h 10m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	5:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	595.9 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Washington, DC to Chicago

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus 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 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$141

Tuesday 09/08

$75

Wednesday 09/09

$69

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$71

Saturday 09/12

$66

Sunday 09/13

$71

Monday 09/14

$65

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$66

Friday 09/18

$72

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$75

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$66

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

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 $65, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Washington, DC to Chicago. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $75.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Washington, DC to Chicago, with $65. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $104.

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 buses from Washington, DC to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Washington, DC to Chicago

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

Greyhound US from Washington, DC to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$71
Fastest Bus	16h 10m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Last Bus	5:50 PM
Daily Connections	9 Ø
Found on	9/6/2026

All bus stations and stops in Washington, DC and Chicago

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

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

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

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

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $65 and takes 18h 15m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $65 and $172. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

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

Every day, the Washington, DC to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Washington, DC to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 16h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $106. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Washington, DC starts at 1:50 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 Washington, DC to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Washington, DC for Chicago starts at 5:50 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 Washington, DC Chicago route?

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

What can I take with me on the Washington, DC to Chicago 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 Washington, DC Chicago 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 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 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 Washington, DC to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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!