There are 8 ways to get from Lanham to Chicago by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
4h 25m$108–613Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BWI - ORD
4h 57m$71–385Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 45m$104–199Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
19h 23m$204–469Drive 693.1 mi
- Drive from Lanham to Chicagocar 693.1 mi
11h 55m$127–183Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
4h 48m$138–863Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
4h 31m$126–315Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
5h 37m$186–910
Lanham to Chicago by bus and train (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lanham to Chicago is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 18h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lanham to Chicago is to subway and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Lanham to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Lanham Severn Rd+Cipriano Rd and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Lanham station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from New Carrollton Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.
The distance between Lanham and Chicago is 630 miles. The road distance is 697.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lanham to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Lanham to Chicago, including transfers.
Lanham to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Lanham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Lanham to Chicago is to bus which takes 18h 45m and costs $100 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $470 and takes 19h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $900 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Lanham, MD, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–190 and the journey takes 17h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $200–460 and the journey takes 17h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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 New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Lanham to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Lanham. It is currently 12:17 PM in Lanham and 11:17 AM in Chicago.
Lanham to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lanham to Chicago is 697 miles. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Lanham to Chicago.
There are 1297+ hotels available in Chicago.