There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Annapolis by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Arcadia Valley Stationtrain Texas Eagle
8h 31m$163–298Drive 401.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Annapoliscar 401.9 mi
7h 12m$74–106Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the train from St. Louis to Arcadia Valley Stationtrain Texas Eagle
9h 26m$124–198Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane ORD - CGI
- Drive from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Annapoliscar
5h 27m$114–250Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Arcadia Valley Stationtrain
7h 14m$348–823Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Arcadia Valley Stationtrain
6h 59m$154–673Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
- Drive from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Annapoliscar
6h 43m$74–355Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane ORD - SPI
- Take the train from Springfield to Arcadia Valley Stationtrain
9h 17m$150–476
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Annapolis is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Annapolis is to fly and drive which takes 5h 27m and costs $110 - $250.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Annapolis station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Arcadia Valley Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Chicago and Annapolis is 392 miles. The road distance is 404.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Annapolis without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs $160 - $300.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Chicago to Annapolis, including transfers.
Chicago to Annapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Annapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Arcadia Valley Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Annapolis is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Chicago to Annapolis.
There are two+ hotels available in Annapolis.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Annapolis, MO, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Arcadia Valley Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 8h 7m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Arcadia Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Arcadia Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Arcadia Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Arcadia Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Arcadia Valley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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