What is the travel distance from Baltimore to Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 605 miles (976 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Baltimore to Chicago?

The majority of buses traveling from Baltimore to Chicago start their journey at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Shedd Aquarium, Architectural River Cruise, Lake Michigan, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier and Cloud Gate.

Bus Baltimore to Chicago from $72 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on November 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	7:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
		11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	1d	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	3:45am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	4:20pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on November 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	23h 40m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	4:20pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on November 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	3:45am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	4:20pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on November 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	23h 40m	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	3:45am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	4:20pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on November 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:20pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	3:45am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:20pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	3:45am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Baltimore to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 23 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

23h 40mAverage Duration

601 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $289	Average Duration23h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$89 - $1,552	Average Duration22h 16m	CO₂ emissions 89kg CO₂e

Bus Baltimore to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$98

Average bus trip duration23h 40m

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure3:45am

Distance601 miles (968 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,346 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Baltimore Chicago recent customer reviews

I don’t understand why make two stops for more than one hour at night and force me to leave the bus

Illia S.

September 26, 2019

Good but smells bad from inside. Make seats little more comfortable

Arshdeep Singh B.

August 7, 2019

Very late

Muzzamil Hussain S.

October 27, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,149 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Baltimore to Chicago Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Baltimore and Chicago?

Stops in Baltimore

A - Baltimore Downtown Bus Station

B - Penn Station

C - Baltimore Airport

D - Maryland Ave & I-83

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Baltimore - Chicago

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/30

$122

10/31

$119

Today

$112

11/02

$126

11/03

$92

11/04

$85

11/05

$82

11/06

$80

The cheapest trip from Baltimore to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $80

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Baltimore to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $80 to $266 for a bus ticket from Baltimore to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Baltimore and Chicago!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Baltimore to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Baltimore to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Baltimore to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Baltimore to Chicago?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time23h 40m	Avg Price$98	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time22h 16m	Avg Price$172	Daily Departures12

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