How long is a train journey to Chicago from Washington, D.C.?

The train journey from Washington, D.C. to Chicago takes 19h 29m on average and covers a distance of 593 miles.

What train companies travel from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.

Cheap trains from Washington, D.C. to Chicago from $101

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular providers for trips from Washington, D.C. to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these deals were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent return train deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Recommended round-trip train tickets departing in the coming months from the most popular operators

10:59 am - 10:00 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Chicago Union

24h 01mnonstop

6:40 pm - 1:05 pmChicago Union-
Washington, D.C. Union

17h 25mnonstop

$261Amtrak

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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 4

11:19 am - 10:00 amAlexandria-
Chicago Union

23h 41mnonstop

6:40 pm - 2:00 pmChicago Union-
Alexandria

18h 20mnonstop

$261Amtrak

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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 4

11:19 am - 10:00 amAlexandria-
Chicago Union

23h 41mnonstop

6:40 pm - 2:00 pmChicago Union-
Alexandria

18h 20mnonstop

$261Amtrak

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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 4

11:19 am - 10:00 amAlexandria-
Chicago Union

23h 41mnonstop

5:55 pm - 6:27 pmChicago Union-
Alexandria

23h 32mnonstop

$261Amtrak

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Wed, May 21 - Sat, May 24

10:59 am - 10:00 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Chicago Union

24h 01mnonstop

5:55 pm - 6:44 pmChicago Union-
Washington, D.C. Union

23h 49mnonstop

$261Amtrak

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Wed, May 21 - Sat, May 24

10:59 am - 10:00 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Chicago Union

24h 01mnonstop

6:40 pm - 1:05 pmChicago Union-
Washington, D.C. Union

17h 25mnonstop

$261Amtrak

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Fri, Aug 1 - Mon, Aug 4

4:05 pm - 8:45 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Chicago Union

17h 40mnonstop

6:40 pm - 1:05 pmChicago Union-
Washington, D.C. Union

17h 25mnonstop

$284Amtrak

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Thu, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 4

11:19 am - 10:00 amAlexandria-
Chicago Union

23h 41mnonstop

6:40 pm - 2:00 pmChicago Union-
Alexandria

18h 20mnonstop

$289Amtrak

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Fri, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 3

4:05 pm - 8:45 amWashington, D.C. Union-
Chicago Union

17h 40mnonstop

5:55 pm - 6:44 pmChicago Union-
Washington, D.C. Union

23h 49mnonstop

$289Amtrak

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Fri, May 23 - Sat, May 24

11:19 am - 10:00 amAlexandria-
Chicago Union

23h 41mnonstop

6:40 pm - 2:00 pmChicago Union-
Alexandria

18h 20mnonstop

$289Amtrak

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Wed, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 22

Cheapest day to travel	Thursday
Most expensive day to travel	Friday
Average price (round-trip)	$282
Average price (one-way)	$130

Train tickets from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are on average 5% less expensive on Thursdays

Train tickets from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are on average 8% more expensive on Fridays

(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)

25% of our users found round-trip train tickets from Washington, D.C. to Chicago for $278 or less.
You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel in the morning.

How long is a train journey to Chicago from Washington, D.C.?
The train journey from Washington, D.C. to Chicago takes 19h 29m on average and covers a distance of 593 miles.
What train companies travel from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?
Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.