Trains tickets from Chicago to Baltimore

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TodayJul 27
TomorrowJul 28
from $279
TueJul 29
from $271
WedJul 30
from $256
ThuJul 31
from $271
FriAug 1
from $437
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from $246

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: BWI Airport - Amtrak/MARC Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Baltimore
    Destination location: Penn Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Baltimore.

Bus
Average Price$68 - $228Average Duration19h 15m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$93 - $698Average Duration21h 2m
89kg 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 the good way to reach Baltimore. The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $68, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
19h 15mAverage Duration
$68Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Baltimore: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$254
Average train trip duration21h 2m
Number of daily trains6
Earliest train departure5:55pm
Distance604 miles (973 km)
Latest train departure9:30pm

Chicago to Baltimore Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
07/25
$192
07/26
$163
Today
$336
07/28
$268
07/29
$260
07/30
$246
07/31
$260
08/01
$421
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Baltimore was searched and found on Jul 26, 2025 with a price of $163

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Baltimore, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $163 to $1,497 for a train ticket from Chicago to Baltimore based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $246 which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Baltimore is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Baltimore 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.

By choosing the train between Chicago and Baltimore, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Baltimore, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Baltimore to Chicago

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