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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: August 23 atDeparture city: BaltimoreDeparture location: Penn StationArrival time: August 24 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: August 23 atDeparture city: BaltimoreDeparture location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC StationArrival time: August 24 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 23 atDeparture city: BaltimoreDeparture location: Penn StationArrival time: August 24 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: August 23 atDeparture city: BaltimoreDeparture location: Penn StationArrival time: August 24 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Baltimore to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 20 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Baltimore to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5413 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $93
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.
Good but smells bad from inside. Make seats little more comfortable
Arshdeep Singh B.
Very late
Muzzamil Hussain S.
Baltimore to Chicago Train
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The cheapest trip from Baltimore to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 25, 2025 with a price of $135To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Baltimore to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $135 to $2,138 for a train ticket from Baltimore to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $135 which is on 2025-08-25.
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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
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