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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

$89

tomorrow

$96

Sunday

$180

Monday

$102

Tuesday

$77

Wednesday

$84

Thursday

$89

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	27h 20m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/23/2026 11:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
FlixBus	32h 20m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/23/2026 11:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
FlixBus	21h 25m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/23/2026 9:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
FlixBus	23h 15m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$114	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/23/2026 9:45:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
FlixBus	20h 55m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/23/2026 9:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $16? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 18%
  
  17h 10m
  
  Arlington, VA
  
  6 mi
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $73
  
  A Bus from goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 10/23/2026 5:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/24/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	27h 20m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/24/2026 11:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
FlixBus	32h 20m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/24/2026 11:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
FlixBus	21h 25m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/24/2026 9:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
FlixBus	23h 15m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$104	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/24/2026 9:45:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
FlixBus	20h 55m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/24/2026 9:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $25? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 26%
  
  17h 10m
  
  Arlington, VA
  
  6 mi
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $71
  
  A Bus from goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 10/24/2026 5:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/25/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	23h 15m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$180	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/25/2026 9:45:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
FlixBus	21h 25m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$187	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/25/2026 9:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $187 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
FlixBus	27h 20m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Rosslyn	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$212	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosslyn, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/25/2026 11:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $212 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
FlixBus	20h 55m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$222	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/25/2026 9:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
FlixBus	32h 20m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Rosslyn	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$247	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosslyn, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/25/2026 11:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $247 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $109? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 61%
  
  17h 10m
  
  Arlington, VA
  
  6 mi
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $71
  
  A Bus from goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 10/25/2026 5:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/26/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Merrillville, IN, you can save more than $87? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  25h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Arlington, VA
  Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station
  
  4:55 AM
  
  Merrillville, IN
  Starbucks
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $86
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/26/2026 5:15:00 AM to Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  0h 40m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Merrillville, IN
  Starbucks
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Starbucks, Merrillville, IN (USA) at 10/27/2026 5:00:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
Travel time is 5h 30m longer, but you will save $87

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 15m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/26/2026 9:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 15m
FlixBus	27h 20m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/26/2026 11:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
FlixBus	29h 0m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	1:45 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/26/2026 9:45:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
FlixBus	37h 25m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	11:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/26/2026 11:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 25m
FlixBus	25h 55m	5:15 AM	Arlington, VA	Rosslyn	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosslyn, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/26/2026 5:15:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $27? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 26%
  
  17h 10m
  
  Arlington, VA
  
  6 mi
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $75
  
  A Bus from goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 10/26/2026 5:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 15m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/27/2026 9:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 15m
FlixBus	37h 25m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	11:30 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 25m
FlixBus	29h 0m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	1:45 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$211	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/27/2026 9:45:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $211 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
FlixBus	28h 30m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Rosslyn	1:15 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$221	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosslyn, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/27/2026 9:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 15m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/28/2026 9:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 15m
FlixBus	27h 20m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
FlixBus	29h 0m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	1:45 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/28/2026 9:45:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
FlixBus	32h 20m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m
FlixBus	33h 35m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Rosslyn	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rosslyn, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/29/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 25m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/29/2026 9:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 25m
FlixBus	20h 55m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/29/2026 9:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
FlixBus	23h 15m	9:45 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/29/2026 9:45:00 AM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
FlixBus	27h 20m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/29/2026 11:05:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
FlixBus	32h 20m	11:05 AM	Arlington, VA	Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$155	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station, Arlington, VA (USA) at 10/29/2026 11:05:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Arlington, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $16? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 18%
  
  17h 10m
  
  Arlington, VA
  
  6 mi
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $73
  
  A Bus from goes from Union Station, Washington, DC (USA) at 10/29/2026 5:50:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 10/30/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago is $63 on 11/4/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 16 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 68 buses from Arlington, VA to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Arlington, VA and Chicago, with 6 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 $63!

Cheapest Bus	$63
Fastest Bus	19h 55m
Earliest Bus	9:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:05 AM
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 10/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

Thursday 10/22

Friday 10/23

$89

Saturday 10/24

$96

Sunday 10/25

$180

Monday 10/26

$102

Tuesday 10/27

$77

Wednesday 10/28

$84

Thursday 10/29

$89

Friday 10/30

$153

Saturday 10/31

$98

Sunday 11/01

$182

Monday 11/02

$107

Tuesday 11/03

$77

Wednesday 11/04

$63

Thursday 11/05

$94

Friday 11/06

$96

Saturday 11/07

$82

Sunday 11/08

$106

Monday 11/09

$85

Tuesday 11/10

$92

Wednesday 11/11

$79

Thursday 11/12

$82

Friday 11/13

$86

Saturday 11/14

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 $63, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Arlington, VA to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $106.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Arlington, VA to Chicago, with $63. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $77.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Arlington, VA to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Arlington, VA to Chicago from our users.

FlixBus from Arlington, VA to Chicago

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Arlington, VA to Chicago:

Cheapest Price	$77
Fastest Bus	19h 55m
Earliest Bus	9:45 AM
Last Bus	11:05 AM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	10/22/2026

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.

Rosslyn

N. Moore St. 1901

Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Bus Station

Wilson Blvd at N Kent St Wilson Blvd at N Kent St

West Falls Church

Pentagon City Station

S Hayes St 1250

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

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 $63 and takes 24h 15m 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 $63 and $247. 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 19h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $117. 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 9:45 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 11:05 AM. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Arlington, VA to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 10 daily trips between Arlington, VA and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Arlington, VA to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 10 trips between Arlington, VA and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Arlington, VA and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Arlington, VA and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!