Bus Tickets from Chicago to Baltimore

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TodaySep 2
from US$96
TomorrowSep 3
from US$85
ThuSep 4
from US$67
FriSep 5
from US$89
SatSep 6
from US$90
SunSep 7
from US$71
MonSep 8
from US$80
TueSep 9

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Baltimore

Bus
Average PriceUS$63 - US$236Average Duration20h 5m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$101 - US$422Average Duration21h 2m
88kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Baltimore

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Baltimore. The journey takes about 20 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
20h 5mAverage Duration
US$63Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Baltimore: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$88
Average Bus Trip Duration20h 5m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance968 km
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Baltimore Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Baltimore

  1. How far is Chicago from Baltimore?

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

  2. 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
08-31
US$161
09-01
US$143
Today
US$93
09-03
US$85
09-04
US$90
09-05
US$89
09-06
US$82
09-07
US$85
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Baltimore was searched and found on Sep 6, 2025 with a price of US$82

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 US$82 to US$232 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 US$82 which is on 2025-09-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Baltimore.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Baltimore, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Baltimore.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Baltimore?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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