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How to get fromBaltimore to Lake Michiganby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from Baltimore to Lake Michigan by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BWI - MKE
    3h 33m
    $122–652

  2. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    4h 31m
    $69–357

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    18h 59m
    $119–218

  4. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Commuter Rail / ...
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    20h 15m
    $247–1,050

  5. Drive 690.6 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to Chicagocar car 690.6 mi
    11h 50m
    $126–183

  6. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    4h 6m
    $124–227

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - MKE
    4h 27m
    $436–1,661

  8. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Traverse City

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DCA - TVC
    4h 31m
    $116–1,211

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

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    4h 59m
    $118–1,166

  10. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    19h 34m
    $125–225

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    26h 4m
    $317–621

Baltimore to Lake Michigan by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 649 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 18h 40m.

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