There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Greenbelt by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
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, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
- Take the bus from Greenbelt+Bay D to Ridge Rd+Eastwaybus
4h 51m$142–866Fly 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 T3 to Crescent Rd+Gardenwaybus
5h 19m$72–398Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
17h 41m$120–187Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
18h 20m$204–441Drive 691.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Greenbeltcar 691.4 mi
11h 54m$127–183Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Greenbelt+Bay D to Ridge Rd+Eastwaybus
4h 44m$132–716Subway 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 T3 to Crescent Rd+Gardenwaybus
4h 55m$128–318Fly 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
6h$190–914Train 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
6h 12m$463–1,174
Chicago to Greenbelt by bus and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Greenbelt is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 17h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Greenbelt is to subway and fly and bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Greenbelt. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Ridge Rd+Eastway via Greenbelt+Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Greenbelt. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Greenbelt, 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 18h 20m.
The distance between Chicago and Greenbelt is 653 miles. The road distance is 695.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Greenbelt without a car is to bus which takes 17h 41m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Chicago to Greenbelt, including transfers.
Chicago to Greenbelt bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Greenbelt train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Greenbelt is to bus which takes 17h 41m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 18h 20m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Greenbelt, MD, USA?
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. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $190–440 and the journey takes 16h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
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
- $190–440
- 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
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Greenbelt+Bay D to Ridge Rd+Eastway
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Greenbelt+Bay D to Ridge Rd+Eastway
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3 to Crescent Rd+Gardenway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3 to Crescent Rd+Gardenway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Greenbelt bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Greenbelt is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:07 AM in Chicago and 2:07 AM in Greenbelt.
Chicago to Greenbelt train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Greenbelt is 695 miles. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Chicago to Greenbelt.
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