There are 8 ways to get from Bethesda to Great Lakes by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DCA - MKE
3h 34m$434–1,106Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City
cheapest- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DCA - TVC
5h 28m$104–606Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
18h 49m$185–445Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 55m$115–185Drive 679.2 mi
- Drive from Bethesda to Chicagocar 679.2 mi
11h 41m$124–179Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
4h 18m$136–861Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BWI - MKE
4h 15m$114–1,202Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
5h 11m$186–910
Bethesda to Great Lakes by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Great Lakes is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 18h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $430 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda station to Great Lakes. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bethesda to Great Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 49m.
The distance between Bethesda and Great Lakes is 650 miles. The road distance is 683.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Great Lakes without a car is to train which takes 18h 49m and costs $180 - $450.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Bethesda to Great Lakes, including transfers.
Bethesda to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Bethesda to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Bethesda to Great Lakes is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $430 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $450 and takes 18h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 18h 55m.
What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–440 and the journey takes 17h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Bethesda to Great Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Bethesda to Great Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Great Lakes is 683 miles. It takes approximately 11h 41m to drive from Bethesda to Great Lakes.
There are 64+ hotels available in Great Lakes.