There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Rockville by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORD - DCA
- Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 18m$136–862Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
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 Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 26m$72–940Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
16h 41m$200–440Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 515
17h 50m$111–185Drive 672.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Rockvillecar 672.2 mi
11h 32m$123–178Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- 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 subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway
4h 11m$126–712Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MDW - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
5h 2m$126–860Fly 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 16m$186–911Train to South Bend, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SBN - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 5m$92–460
Chicago to Rockville by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rockville is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rockville is to subway and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Rockville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at N Washington St & Middle Ln via Frederick Marc Station and Shady Grove Station & Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Rockville Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 41m.
The distance between Chicago and Rockville is 653 miles. The road distance is 676.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rockville without a car is to train which takes 16h 41m and costs $200 - $440.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chicago to Rockville, including transfers.
Chicago to Rockville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Rockville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rockville is to train which takes 16h 41m and costs $200 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 17h 50m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rockville, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $200–440 and the journey takes 16h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to N Washington St & Middle Ln via Frederick Marc Station, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay L in around 17h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- 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
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Rockville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Frederick Bus Station.
Rockville is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:56 PM in Chicago and 2:56 PM in Rockville.
Chicago to Rockville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rockville is 676 miles. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Chicago to Rockville.
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