There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to College Park by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
4h 10m$138–862Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T5 to Campus Dr+Paint Branch Trbus
5h 20m$72–388Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
17h 21m$118–183Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
17h 40m$188–434Drive 688.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to College Parkcar 688.6 mi
11h 54m$126–182Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MDW - DCA
4h 3m$128–712Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORD - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
5h 19m$186–911Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T5 to Campus Dr+Paint Branch Trbus
4h 58m$128–318Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MKE - DCA
5h 32m$458–1,169
Chicago to College Park by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to College Park is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to College Park is to subway and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to College Park. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Baltimore Av+Knox Rd via Rhode Island Av-Brentwood+Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to College Park. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Fort Totten, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.
The distance between Chicago and College Park is 647 miles. The road distance is 692.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to College Park without a car is to bus which takes 17h 21m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Chicago to College Park, including transfers.
Chicago to College Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to College Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to College Park is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 21m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $440 and takes 17h 40m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and College Park, MD, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 16h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via State College
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to College Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
College Park is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:29 PM in Chicago and 7:29 PM in College Park.
Chicago to College Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to College Park is 693 miles. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Chicago to College Park.
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