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Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL
Showing times and prices for 13 Feb
Cheapest
£148
Average
£248
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Cheapest
40 Floridian16:0517h40
Union Station, Washington, DC08:45Union Station, Chicago, IL
£1481One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
174 Northeast Regional10:3224h40
Union Station, Washington, DC10:12Union Station, Chicago, IL
£3491One-way
1 change
Washington, DC to Chicago, IL train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 February
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak 174 Northeast Regional | 10:32 Union Station, Washington, DC | 24h40 | 10:12 Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 change | |
| Amtrak 40 Floridian | 16:05 Union Station, Washington, DC | 17h40 | 08:45 Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 changesDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL?
The best time to book your train from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Washington, DC to Chicago, IL route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL.
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from £119Train times from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL
Showing times and prices for 13 Feb
Fastest Journey
17 h 40 m
Average
21 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
956 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for Chicago, IL every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Fastest
40 Floridian16:0517h40
Union Station, Washington, DC08:45Union Station, Chicago, IL
£1481One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
174 Northeast Regional10:3224h40
Union Station, Washington, DC10:12Union Station, Chicago, IL
£3491One-way
1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL
Trains from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £101 but you can travel from only £51 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £51
Distance 956 km |
Average train duration 19h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £101 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Train providers 1 |
Fastest train 17h 40m |
First train 15:20 |
Last train 21:05 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £51
Train companies: Amtrak trains Washington, DC to Chicago, IL
Amtrak trains will get you from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL from £99. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveller’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey between Washington, DC and Chicago, IL, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.
Washington, DC to Chicago, IL train information with Amtrak:
- Average Duration: 17 h 40 min
- Cheapest Price: £99
- Amtrak frequency: 1 a day
FAQs: Washington, DC to Chicago, IL train
FAQs: Travel by train from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL.
Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL can start from as little as £80 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is £135; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Chicago, IL from Washington, DC is on average 17 h 40 min for the 593 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Chicago, IL from Washington, DC by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL leaves at 07: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL leaves at 21: 30.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL without having to change trains with Amtrak. There is 1 direct train from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Washington, DC to Chicago, IL train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Washington, DC and Chicago, IL to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 30.
The cheapest month for a train from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is January.
You have options as you can travel between Washington, DC and Chicago, IL 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Chicago, IL
Washington
Chicago
The major train station for departures in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Washington to Chicago.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Distance to city center
2 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
Accessibility
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Public transport options for Union Station
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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