How far is Chicago from Baltimore?

The distance separating Chicago and Baltimore is 605 miles (976 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Baltimore leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Baltimore, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Historic Ships in Baltimore, Fells Point, National Aquarium and Oriole Park at Camden Yard.

Bus Chicago to Baltimore from $68 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Baltimore on September 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 35m	2:15pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	2:15pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 20m	9:35pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 40m	9:35pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	8:00am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Baltimore on September 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	8:00am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 35m	2:15pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h 55m	2:50am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	8:00am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 15m	1:00pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Baltimore on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	8:00am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 35m	2:15pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	4:05am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	8:00am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 45m	12:45pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Baltimore on September 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 35m	2:15pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	4:05am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	8:00am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 40m	12:40pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	2:15pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Baltimore on October 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:25am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	22h 35m	8:00am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 35m	2:15pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	4:05am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	8:00am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 40m	12:40pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Baltimore.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $243	Average Duration21h 10m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$93 - $516	Average Duration21h 2m	CO₂ emissions 88kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Baltimore

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Baltimore. The journey takes about 21 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

21h 10mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest ticket

24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Baltimore: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$86

Average bus trip duration21h 10m

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure5:45am

Distance601 miles (968 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,278 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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 Chicago Baltimore recent customer reviews

Good ride but plug in socket not functioning at all and the toilet smell was terrible

Vera A.

December 9, 2019

Am so displeased with the service

Olanike F.

August 28, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,676 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Baltimore Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Baltimore from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Baltimore?

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

Stops in Baltimore

A - Baltimore Downtown Bus Station

B - Penn Station

C - Baltimore Airport

D - Maryland Ave & I-83

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Baltimore

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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

09/24

$96

09/25

$119

Today

$96

09/27

$105

09/28

$85

09/29

$73

09/30

$73

10/01

$75

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Baltimore was searched and found on Sep 29, 2025 with a price of $73

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

You can expect to pay from $73 to $147 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Baltimore based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-09-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Baltimore.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Baltimore.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Baltimore, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time21h 10m	Avg Price$86	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time21h 2m	Avg Price$166	Daily Departures7

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Baltimore to Chicago

You can also go to Baltimore by train

Train from Chicago to Baltimore

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