How far is Chicago from Baltimore?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Baltimore?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, in Baltimore.

Bus Chicago to Baltimore from $102 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Baltimore on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 40m	12:40pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 35m	2:15pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	2:15pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Baltimore on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	4:05am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 35m	2:15pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	8:00am	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 40m	12:40pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	2:15pm	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:24 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Baltimore

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Baltimore. The journey takes about 19 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $107, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

19h 30mAverage Duration

974 kmDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$107 - $420	Average Duration19h 30m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$134 - $1,063	Average Duration20h 48m	CO₂ emissions 88kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Baltimore?

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
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

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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Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87391 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 $108

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

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Baltimore by bus

How far is Chicago from Baltimore?
The distance between Chicago and Baltimore is around 976 km (605 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Baltimore?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, in Baltimore.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$280

11-22

$264

Today

$264

11-24

$162

11-25

$141

11-26

$200

11-27

$148

11-28

$148

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Baltimore was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $141

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 $141 to $382 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 $141 which is on 2025-11-25.