How much is the bus ticket from Baltimore to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Baltimore to Chicago start from $109. The average price for this route is around $173. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Baltimore to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Baltimore to Chicago is 22h 5m, covering a distance of 974 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Baltimore to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Baltimore to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Baltimore to Chicago at 3:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Baltimore to Chicago?

A bus trip from Baltimore to Chicago generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Baltimore to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Baltimore to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Baltimore to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Baltimore to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Baltimore to Chicago from $102 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on January 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:25pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	1d 9h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	1d	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on January 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:30pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	1d	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	3:45am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	4:20pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:20pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:45am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	22h 40m	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 15m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	4:20pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	22h 5m	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:20pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:45am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	11:35pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:25pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	1d 9h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 15m	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	22h 40m	9:50am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Baltimore to Chicago on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:20pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:10pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	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 a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 22 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

22h 5mAverage Duration

974 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$109 - $473	Average Duration22h 5m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$126 - $2,210	Average Duration20h 26m	CO₂ emissions 88kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Baltimore and Chicago?

Stops in Baltimore

A
Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
2110 Haines St, Baltimore, MD 21230, United States
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B
Penn Station
7 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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C
Baltimore Airport
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D
Maryland Ave & I-83
1578 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
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D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
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E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
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F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,492 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87492 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $109

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

3.5/511,976 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Baltimore to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Baltimore to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Baltimore to Chicago start from $109. The average price for this route is around $173. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Baltimore to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Baltimore to Chicago is 22h 5m, covering a distance of 974 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Baltimore to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Baltimore to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Baltimore to Chicago at 3:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Baltimore to Chicago?
A bus trip from Baltimore to Chicago generates an estimated 24 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Baltimore to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Baltimore to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Baltimore to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Baltimore to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01-07

$178

01-08

$191

Today

$193

01-10

$186

01-11

$122

01-12

$126

01-13

$114

01-14

$112

The cheapest trip from Baltimore to Chicago was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $112

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 $112 to $275 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 $112 which is on 2026-01-14.