Trains tickets from Baltimore to Chicago

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TodayJul 28
TomorrowJul 29
from $403
WedJul 30
from $419
ThuJul 31
from $516
FriAug 1
from $458
SatAug 2
from $174
SunAug 3
from $189
MonAug 4
from $286

Trains leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Baltimore
    Departure location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Baltimore to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$69 - $336Average Duration20h 15m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$93 - $560Average Duration1d
88kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Baltimore to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 20 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
20h 15mAverage Duration
$69Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Train Baltimore to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$242
Average train trip duration1d
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure7:09am
Distance603 miles (971 km)
Latest train departure2:40pm

Baltimore to Chicago Train

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

Best price found
07/26
$170
07/27
$189
Today
$459
07/29
$388
07/30
$403
07/31
$497
08/01
$441
08/02
$166
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Baltimore to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 2, 2025 with a price of $166

To 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 $166 to $2,293 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 $166 which is on 2025-08-02.

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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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