Cheapest price
$145
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
21 h 30 m
Average duration
22 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
974 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Baltimore, MD will cost around $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $145.
Of the 2 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Baltimore, MD on Thu, Jul 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 974 km distance in an average of 22 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 30 m .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 1 d and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €73, and a train costs an average of €99.
Distance: 604 miles (973 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
---|---|---|
€89 Average price Cheapest | €182 Average price | €181 Average price |
18h 5m Average total duration 17h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 15m Average total duration 21h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $116 |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 7:45 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 21h15 | 5:00 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 2 transfers | |
Thursday, July 17 | |||||
![]() ![]() | 12:15 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 18h00 | 6:15 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:15 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station | 19h15 | 11:30 PM Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 604 miles (973 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€73) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 17h 25m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:25 |
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