How far is Chicago from Baltimore by coach?

The journey from Baltimore to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 605 miles (976 km).

Is there a way to reach Chicago from Baltimore without flying?

To travel from Baltimore to Chicago without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Baltimore to Chicago from £54 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Baltimore to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	16:20	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:50	Baltimore Bus Stop	1d 6h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Baltimore to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	03:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	23:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	16:20	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Baltimore to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:50	Baltimore Bus Stop	1d 6h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	Bus	03:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	23:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	16:20	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Baltimore to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	03:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	23:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	16:20	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Baltimore to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	03:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	23:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 30m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:10	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	19h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	16:20	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	23:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Baltimore to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:20	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	18h 40m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	03:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	20h 50m	23:35	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	08:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	22h 25m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	08:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	1d	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	23:45	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	21h 20m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 23 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

23h 40mAverage duration

601 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£62 - £270	Average duration23h 40m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£69 - £1,960	Average duration22h 13m	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
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87394 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £62

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.

26 September 2019

Good but smells bad from inside. Make seats little more comfortable

Arshdeep Singh B.

7 August 2019

Very late

Muzzamil Hussain S.

27 October 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Baltimore to Chicago

How far is Chicago from Baltimore by coach?
The journey from Baltimore to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 605 miles (976 km).
Is there a way to reach Chicago from Baltimore without flying?
To travel from Baltimore to Chicago without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£134

24/11

£126

Today

£156

26/11

£119

27/11

£76

28/11

£84

29/11

£161

30/11

£193

The cheapest trip from Baltimore to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £76

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 £76 to £310 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 £76, which is on 2025-11-27.