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How to get fromChicago to Kensingtonby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Kensington by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Medical Center, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 28m
    $118–667

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    17h 25m
    $112–212

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    17h 18m
    $235–493

  4. Drive 679 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Kensingtoncar car 679 mi
    11h 43m
    $124–179

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Medical Center, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 50m
    $168–867

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane ORD - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 26m
    $188–916

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MDW - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    5h 42m
    $126–864

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MKE - DCA
    5h 57m
    $464–1,181

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ORD - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 12m
    $186–1,114

Chicago to Kensington by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 626.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kensington, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $230–490 and the journey takes 16h 41m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 16h 35m.

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