Trains from Baltimore, MD to Chicago, IL

Easily compare and book your next trip with Busbud

Trusted by 65M+ travelers every year looking for bus and train tickets
Serving 2M+ bus and train routes in more than 80 countries
Dedicated customer service from booking to travel
TueApr 30
from $179
WedMay 1
from $154
ThuMay 2
FriMay 3
from $187
SatMay 4
SunMay 5
MonMay 6
TueMay 7

Trains leaving Tuesday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $179
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $179
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $282
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $337
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $192
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Baltimore - Chicago

When taking the train from Baltimore to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Chicago, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Contemporary Art, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

There are many train stations in the world, check it station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Baltimore and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Will you be returning to Baltimore by train?

Train from Chicago to Baltimore

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud.com makes it easy for you to find, compare and book city-to-city bus tickets, all over the world. We save you the extra trip to the bus station. Use Busbud to book your trip online, in your own language and currency, wherever you are. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.