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11 h 37 min
1122 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Baltimore to Chicago

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Cheapest
By car (1 122 km)
11 h 37 min
1122 km.
from $61
Fastest
Plane from Baltimore (Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
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Rideshare
11 h 37 min
1122 km.
from $14.63
Train via Washington
19 h 40 min
972 km.
from $159.43
Train, Plane (Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
4 h 45 min
971 km.
from $295.51
Train, Plane (Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
5 h 9 min
971 km.
from $208.55
Train, Plane (Train)
5 h 50 min
971 km.
from $265.95
Bus via Harrisburg
18 h 55 min
972 km.
from $115.04

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$445.85
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$331.20

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$280.25
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$343.94

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$509.54
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$394.90
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$420.37

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$56.05–$254.77

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$433.11

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.64–$76.43
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$280.25
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
25h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.83–$242.03

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$394.90

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$11.46

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.59–$7.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.60–$356.68
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.11–$82.80

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06–$216.56

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Chicago is to bus via Harrisburg which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 18h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Baltimore to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $52.17 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Baltimore and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Baltimore and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Baltimore Penn Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 25h 26m.

How far is it from Baltimore to Chicago?

The distance between Baltimore and Chicago is 1012 km. The road distance is 1122.9 km.

How do I travel from Baltimore to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 16h 45m and costs $50 - $304.35 .

How long does it take to get from Baltimore to Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Baltimore to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Chicago bus from?

Baltimore to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Baltimore to Chicago train from?

Baltimore to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Train, bus or fly from Baltimore to Chicago?

The best way to get from Baltimore to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $52.17 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $304.35 and takes 16h 45m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $65.22 - $597.83 and takes 19h 40m.

Where does the Baltimore to Chicago bus arrive?

Baltimore to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Baltimore and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Baltimore. It is currently 04:40 in Baltimore and 03:40 in Chicago.

Where does the Baltimore to Chicago train arrive?

Baltimore to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Baltimore to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Chicago is 1123 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Baltimore to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Baltimore to Chicago?

Book your Baltimore to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Baltimore to Chicago?

Book your Baltimore to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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