There are 6 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), rideshare, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
1h 17m$94–429Drive 151.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chestercar 151.8 mi
2h 56m$28–40Train
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
4h 49m$71–677Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
5h 6m$53–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Chester151.8 mi
2h 56mTrain, bus
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
6h 20m$29–601
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $90 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester. However, there are services departing from BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb LOWER LEVEL and arriving at Colonial Heights via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester station. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Chester is 138 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $70 - $700.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester, including transfers.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester is to fly which takes 1h 17m and costs $90 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $700 and takes 4h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Chester, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Off-Site Parking Pick-Up to Chester via BWI Amtrak Station, BWI Thurgood Marshall, Washington Union Station, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 4h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Colonial Heights station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Chester.
There are 311+ hotels available in Chester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Chester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.