What's the distance between Chicago and Baltimore by coach?

The distance between Chicago and Baltimore by coach is approximately 605 miles (976 km).

How can I travel from Chicago to Baltimore avoiding air travel?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Chicago to Baltimore from £56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Baltimore on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	14:15	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 35m	14:15	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures from Chicago to Baltimore on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	21h	08:00	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 35m	14:15	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	04:05	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	08:00	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 40m	12:40	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Baltimore on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	21h	08:00	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 35m	14:15	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	04:05	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	08:00	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 40m	12:40	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Baltimore on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 10m	04:05	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	17h 35m	14:15	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 30m	08:00	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	17h 40m	12:40	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	14:15	Baltimore Downtown Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

19h 30mAverage duration

601 milesDistance

24kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£58 - £291	Average duration19h 30m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£73 - £1,338	Average duration20h 48m	CO₂ emissions 89kg 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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87393 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 £59

Greyhound Chicago Baltimore recent customer reviews

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

Vera A.

9 December 2019

Am so displeased with the service

Olanike F.

28 August 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chicago to Baltimore

What's the distance between Chicago and Baltimore by coach?
The distance between Chicago and Baltimore by coach is approximately 605 miles (976 km).
How can I travel from Chicago to Baltimore avoiding air travel?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£143

23/11

£143

Today

£162

25/11

£148

26/11

£108

27/11

£81

28/11

£80

29/11

£108

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Baltimore was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £80

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 £80 to £211 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 £80, which is on 2025-11-28.