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How to get fromBaltimore Airport (BWI) to Great Lakesby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    4h 35m
    $136–303

  2. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 57m
    $113–1,171

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Airport to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus Western Maryland
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    21h 16m
    $173–288

  4. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    21h 59m
    $232–1,045

  5. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    4h 57m
    $193–549

  6. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BWI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    5h 36m
    $124–632

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    23h 17m
    $133–226

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    29h 40m
    $290–662

  9. Drive 726.6 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Great Lakescar car 726.6 mi
    12h 40m
    $133–192

Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Baltimore Airport to Great Lakes via Frederick Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 21h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Off-Site Parking Pick-Up to Great Lakes via BWI Amtrak Station, BWI Thurgood Marshall, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 21h 59m.

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