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Compare all timetables for the bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Arlington, VA to Chicago from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $100
tomorrow
from $103
Sunday
from $117
Monday
from $79
Tuesday
from $80
Wednesday
from $87
Thursday
from $78

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    23h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $100
  • FlixBus
    23h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102
  • FlixBus
    23h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • FlixBus
    23h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $105
  • FlixBus
    29h 45m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $133

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    23h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • FlixBus
    23h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $105
  • FlixBus
    30h 15m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $106
  • FlixBus
    30h 15m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $108
  • FlixBus
    23h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $109

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    29h 0m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $117
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $119
  • FlixBus
    29h 0m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    2:00 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $122
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $123
  • FlixBus
    29h 45m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $143
  • Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $22? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 19%
      17h 40m
      Arlington, VA
      6 mi
      6:00 AM
      Washington, DC
      Union Station
      11:40 PM
      Chicago
      Downtown Bus Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $95
  • Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Baltimore, MD, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      31h 50m
      0
      6:30 AM
      Arlington, VA
      Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
      8:00 AM
      Baltimore, MD
      Downtown Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 11h 0m
    • Busbud
      19h 20m
      0
      7:00 PM
      Baltimore, MD
      Downtown Bus Station
      2:20 PM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $77
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    29h 45m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $79
  • FlixBus
    30h 15m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • FlixBus
    29h 45m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $85
  • FlixBus
    23h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $89
  • FlixBus
    30h 15m
    0
    11:55 PM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $90

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    23h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $80
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $81
  • FlixBus
    23h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $85
  • FlixBus
    23h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $86

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    23h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $87
  • FlixBus
    23h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • FlixBus
    23h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • FlixBus
    23h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $95
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    23h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $78
  • FlixBus
    23h 40m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $82
  • FlixBus
    23h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $89
  • FlixBus
    23h 10m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Rosslyn
    5:40 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $93
  • FlixBus
    29h 15m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Arlington, VA
    Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
    2:15 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $104

Frequency of bus connections between Arlington, VA and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Arlington, VA and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Arlington, VA to Chicago. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Arlington, VA and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 56 buses from Arlington, VA to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Arlington, VA and Chicago, with 20 offers.

Facts about the bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Arlington, VA to Chicago starting from $78!

Cheapest Bus $78
Fastest Bus 23h 10m
Earliest Bus 6:30 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 591.5 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Arlington, VA to Chicago

Every day, 10 buses from 1 bus companies leave Arlington, VA for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/06
Monday 04/07
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 04/09
Thursday 04/10
Friday 04/11
$100
Saturday 04/12
$103
Sunday 04/13
$117
Monday 04/14
$79
Tuesday 04/15
$80
Wednesday 04/16
$87
Thursday 04/17
$78
Friday 04/18
$89
Saturday 04/19
$88
Sunday 04/20
$97
Monday 04/21
$75
Tuesday 04/22
$75
Wednesday 04/23
$80
Thursday 04/24
$79
Friday 04/25
$89
Saturday 04/26
$70
Sunday 04/27
$83
Monday 04/28
$68
Tuesday 04/29
$75
Wednesday 04/30
$66
Thursday 05/01
$79
Friday 05/02
$77
Saturday 05/03

The cheapest time to travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Arlington, VA to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $78, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $117.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Arlington, VA to Chicago, with $78. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $79.

How to save money travelling from Arlington, VA to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Arlington, VA to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Arlington, VA to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Arlington, VA and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Arlington, VA and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Arlington, VA to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Arlington, VA to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Arlington, VA to Chicago bus

How much does a Arlington, VA Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $78 and takes 23h 40m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Arlington, VA to Chicago?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $78 and $158. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Arlington, VA to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Arlington, VA to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Arlington, VA to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 23h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $102. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Arlington, VA starts at 6:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Arlington, VA for Chicago starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Arlington, VA Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Arlington, VA and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Arlington, VA and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Arlington, VA to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Arlington, VA Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Arlington, VA Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Arlington, VA to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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