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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 £50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 20m. 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 £50, while a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 464 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£55 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average £55.
A coach is £127 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average £179.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Coach takes on average 11h 40m.
Tickets start at around £55 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.48. The journey takes 6h 50m 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.
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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 coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
15:5511h10Washington, MO3:05Chicago, IL£601One-way0 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 £62.
A coach is £452 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, MO to Chicago, IL costing on average £502.
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.
- Flights mostly depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Washington, E 14th Street (First Baptist Church), MO and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- 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 Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by coach.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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