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Chicago to BWI Rail Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and BWI Rail Station takes 18h 8m and the fastest train takes 18h 1m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to BWI Rail Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 8m
Duration
798 mi
Distance
$591
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to BWI Rail Station train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and BWI Rail Station. The service departs Chicago at 6:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into BWI Rail Station at 13:41:00. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 18h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak18h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak18h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak18h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak18h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak18h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak18h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to BWI Rail Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 798 mi
  • Duration: 18h 8m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and BWI Rail Station, MD, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 18h 4m.

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