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Compare train, bus, and flight for Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 101, while a flight costs an average of CHF 510.
Distance: 605 miles (974 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 291 Average price | CHF 101 Average price Cheapest | CHF 510 Average price | CHF 182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 45m Average total duration 20h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 0m Average total duration 19h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL:
A bus is CHF 190 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL costing on average CHF 291.
A bus is CHF 409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL costing on average CHF 510.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 0m.
Train takes on average 20h 45m.
Tickets start at around CHF 291 compared to roughly CHF 182 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 108. The journey takes 20h 15m versus 10h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL
How to get from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:35 AM 20h30 Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) 8:05 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station CHF 88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:35 AM 20h30 Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) 8:05 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station CHF 88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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12:34 PM 2h20 Baltimore/Washington International Airport 1:54 PM O'Hare International Airport CHF 187 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:20 PM 18h40 Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) 10:00 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station CHF 91 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus+11:25 PM 21h40 Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) 8:05 PM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station CHF 104 1 One-way 1 transfer- +FlixBus
12:10 PM 19h00 Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) 6:10 AM Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station CHF 106 1 One-way 1 transfer
AA448311:48 AM 2h30 Baltimore/Washington International Airport 1:18 PM O'Hare International Airport CHF 145 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA9867:18 AM 2h32 Baltimore/Washington International Airport 8:50 AM O'Hare International Airport CHF 145 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA33536:27 PM 2h39 Baltimore/Washington International Airport 8:06 PM O'Hare International Airport CHF 145 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL:
A bus is CHF 190 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL costing on average CHF 291.
A bus is CHF 409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL costing on average CHF 510.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 0m.
Train takes on average 20h 45m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Baltimore, MD and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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