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Compare train, coach and flight for Chicago, IL to Washington, MO
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 464 km
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£67 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Washington, MO
How to get to Washington, MO from Chicago, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:158h30Chicago, IL13:45Washington, MO£451One-way0 changes
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5:158h30Chicago, IL13:45Washington, MO£451One-way0 changes
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6:158h30Chicago, IL14:45Washington, MO£471One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Washington, MO
Travel to Washington, MO 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 Chicago, IL to Washington, MO.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO:
A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO costing on average £67.
A coach is £208 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Washington, MO costing on average £256.
Other travel options to Washington, MO take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Coach takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Washington, MO as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Washington Station, Washington, MO.
- Coaches mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Washington, E 14th Street (First Baptist Church), MO.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Washington, MO by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, MO by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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