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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 $102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. 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 $102, while a flight costs an average of $206.
Distance: 605 miles (974 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$205 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price | $225 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 16m Average total duration 19h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 16m Average total duration 17h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL costing on average $205.
A bus is $104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL costing on average $206.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 16m.
Train takes on average 20h 16m.
Tickets start at around $205 compared to roughly $225 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20. The journey takes 19h 46m 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.
- 4:20 PM18h40Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1011One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:20 PM18h40Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1011One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA376211:23 AM2h17Baltimore/Washington International Airport12:40 PMO'Hare International Airport$2591One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus+ · 11:25 PM33h35Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL$1071One-way3 transfers- +FlixBus12:10 PM19h00Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)6:10 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1101One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 AM19h15Baltimore, Haines St (Baltimore Downtown Bus Station)6:10 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1181One-way1 transfer
- AA42532:08 PM2h21Baltimore/Washington International Airport3:29 PMO'Hare International Airport$2591One-way0 transfers
AA45966:00 AM2h29Baltimore/Washington International Airport7:29 AMO'Hare International Airport$2591One-way0 transfers
AA3121 · AA8157:09 PM4h22Baltimore/Washington International Airport10:31 PMO'Hare International Airport$2691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL costing on average $205.
A bus is $104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL costing on average $206.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 16m.
Train takes on average 20h 16m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 7 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 Amtrak, Amtrak, Maryland Transit to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 4 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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