IL → MD · about 606 miles
Chicago to Baltimore bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 17 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Baltimore. The fastest takes 17 hours 45 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:30 AM and the last at 6:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 17
- Fastest trip
- 17h 45m
- First departure
- 6:30 AM
- Last departure
- 6:00 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | 2:00 AM +1 day | 18h 30m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 7:41 PM +1 day | 24h 46m | Tue, Thu, Sat | Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:00 PM | 12:45 PM +1 day | 17h 45m | Daily | Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Baltimore The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Baltimore
Return trip: Baltimore to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Baltimore?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 17 hours 45 minutes; the typical trip is 24 hours 46 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Baltimore?
The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 6:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Baltimore?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Baltimore leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.