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How to get from Chicago to Washington Park
5 ways, 413 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 6h 17m | $67–191 estimated |
| Flyfastest | 5h 48m | $240–360 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 6h 48m | $37–50 estimated |
| Taxi | 6h 48m | $750–1,030 estimated |
| Bus | 7h 51m | $38–90 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:54 → 16:007h 6m · 1 changeAmtrak 319$67–190
- 08:54 → 15:296h 35m · 2 changesAmtrak 319$67–189
- 08:59 → 16:507h 51m · 1 changeFlixBus-us FlixBus 2510$38–90
- 09:12 → 16:006h 48m · 2 changesChicago Transit Authority Orange Line$67–191
- 09:12 → 15:296h 17m · 3 changesChicago Transit Authority Orange Line$67–190
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Chicago to Washington Park?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 5h 48m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 413 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Chicago to Washington Park?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $37. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Chicago to Washington Park?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 6h 17m.
- How much is the bus from Chicago to Washington Park?
- Buses take about 7h 51m and cost $38–90 depending on operator and seat type. 1 departure appear in today's timetable window.
- How long is the flight from Chicago to Washington Park?
- About 1h 12m in the air (ORD → STL), about 5h 48m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $240–360; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Washington Park from Chicago by road?
- About 466 km, roughly 6h 48m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $37–50; tolls and parking are extra.