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Compare train, coach and flight for Washington, MO to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £491.
Distance: 464 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£61 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £491 Average Price | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average £61.
A coach is £442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average £491.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Coach takes on average 8h 16m.
Tickets start at around £61 compared to roughly £51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£9. The journey takes 6h 38m versus 5h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, MO to Chicago, IL
How to get to Chicago, IL from Washington, MO by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
13:03 6h57 Washington Station, Washington, MO 20:00 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL £42 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
13:03 6h57 Washington Station, Washington, MO 20:00 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL £42 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
AA3635:05 1h24 St. Louis Lambert International Airport 6:29 O'Hare International Airport £235 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
- 318 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner · 306 Lincoln Service
13:03 9h40 Washington Station, Washington, MO 22:43 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL £45 1 One-way 1 change - 316 Missouri River Runner · 8359 Connecting Bus · 58 City Of New Orleans
20:24 12h51 Washington Station, Washington, MO 9:15 Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL £87 1 One-way 2 changes
- FlixBus+
10:55 9h40 Washington, E 14th Street (First Baptist Church), MO 20:35 Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station £48 1 One-way 1 change
- AA3111
11:35 1h25 St. Louis Lambert International Airport 13:00 O'Hare International Airport £235 1 One-way 0 changes - AA1926
7:25 1h34 St. Louis Lambert International Airport 8:59 O'Hare International Airport £235 1 One-way 0 changes 
AA34096:00 1h34 St. Louis Lambert International Airport 7:34 O'Hare International Airport £235 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average £61.
A coach is £442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average £491.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Coach takes on average 8h 16m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, MO and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Washington, E 14th Street (First Baptist Church), MO and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Station, Washington, MO and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by coach.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 13 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines.
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