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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chicago to Baltimore

Composite routes from Chicago to Baltimore

Cheapest
11 h 40 min
Car
1124 km.
from $61
Fastest
1 h 47 min
Plane
Other
5 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
971 km.
from $173.38
18 h 7 min
972 km.
from $158.89
4 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
971 km.
from $295.99
4 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
971 km.
from $209.03
5 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
971 km.
from $309.90
6 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
971 km.
from $200.55
18 h 45 min
972 km.
from $115.09

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$282.61
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$271.74

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$293.48

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$434.78
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$336.96
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$434.78
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$260.87

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$217.39
Plane from Midway International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$173.91
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$347.83
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$315.22
Plane from Midway International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$369.57
Plane from Midway International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$239.13
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$65.22
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$76.09
Train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
24h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$81.52–$282.61

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$206.52
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.57–$206.52

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$336.96
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$28.26–$380.43

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$9.78

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.91–$5.98

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$315.22
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.22–$70.65

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$184.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Baltimore is to bus via Harrisburg which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Baltimore is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $52.17 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Baltimore?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Baltimore?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 24h 46m.

How far is it from Chicago to Baltimore?

The distance between Chicago and Baltimore is 1011 km. The road distance is 1124.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Baltimore without a car is to bus which takes 17h 25m and costs $51.09 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Chicago to Baltimore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Baltimore bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chicago to Baltimore train from?

Chicago to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Baltimore?

The best way to get from Chicago to Baltimore is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $52.17 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51.09 - $315.22 and takes 17h 25m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $70.65 - $597.83 and takes 18h 7m.

Where does the Chicago to Baltimore bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chicago and Baltimore?

Baltimore is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 23:24 in Chicago and 00:24 in Baltimore.

Where does the Chicago to Baltimore train arrive?

Chicago to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Baltimore?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Baltimore is 1125 km. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Chicago to Baltimore.

Which airlines fly from Midway International Airport Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport Airport?

Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Midway International Airport Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport Airport.

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

Book your Chicago to Baltimore train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Baltimore?

There are 364+ hotels available in Baltimore. Prices start at $49.68 per night.
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