How to travel from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL

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Travel Information between Baltimore, MD and Chicago, IL

distanceDistance603 miles (973 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$65 - $107
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $65 (€56) • 2 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $65 (€56) • 2 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 603 miles (973 km) by train, bus or flight from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL.

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from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL

How to get from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

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.

Greyhound
07:55AM16h45
Baltimore, MD
11:40PMChicago, IL
$1541One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
05:10PM27h55
Baltimore, MD
08:05PMChicago, IL
$1221One-way
3 transfers
Fastest
United
10:53AM2h10
Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)
12:03PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4481One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
02:23PM19h22
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
08:45AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$2091One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak
01:58PM19h47
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
08:45AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$2201One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak
09:28AM25h32
Pennsylvania Station, Baltimore, MD
10:00AMUnion Station, Chicago, IL
$8501One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
07:25PM29h15
Baltimore, MD
11:40PMChicago, IL
$1261One-way
3 transfers
Greyhound
02:00AM19h05
Baltimore, MD
08:05PMChicago, IL
$1771One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
07:00PM20h55
Baltimore, MD
02:55PMChicago, IL
$2301One-way
2 transfers
United
07:00PM2h11
Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)
08:11PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4481One-way
0 transfers
United
06:40AM2h11
Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)
07:51AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4481One-way
0 transfers
Spirit Airlines
06:12PM7h20
Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)
12:32AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4531One-way
1 transfer

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You can travel by travel between Baltimore and Chicago with Amtrak, Greyhound and American Airlines. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Chicago from Baltimore, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

      American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel to Chicago from Baltimore.

        FAQs: Travel from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL

        FAQs: Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel between Baltimore, MD and Chicago, IL is a flight with an average price of $65 (€56).

        This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL:

        A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL costing on average $75 (€64).

        Taking a flight costs $42 (€36) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $107 (€92).

        The fastest way from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 10 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Chicago, IL that take longer:

        Bus takes 16 h 20 min on average.

        Getting to Chicago, IL by train takes 19 h 22 min on average.

        The distance is approximately 603 miles (973 km) from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL.

        The average frequency per day from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL is:

        • Around 1 bus per day.
        • 1 train per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Baltimore, MD and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL:

          Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL:

          • You can travel by bus to Chicago, IL from Baltimore, MD with Greyhound, and you can find Greyhound Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL tickets for $61 (€52) on Omio.
          • You can take a flight from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines or United. Cheap tickets can be found for $65 (€56) with Spirit Airlines from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL.
          • You can go to Chicago, IL from Baltimore, MD by train with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. You'll see cheap train tickets for $134 (€115) with Amtrak from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL on Omio.

          Yes, there are direct services available from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:

          • Direct buses with Greyhound with 1 direct bus per day.
          • Direct train available with Amtrak 1 direct train per day.

          Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chicago, IL as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL.

          Looking to extend your trip from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL? Many Omio customers who go from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. If you're looking to explore San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL from Chicago, IL, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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