There are 9 ways to get from Lanham to Chicago by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
4h 33m$138–863Fly 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 51m$66–355Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
18h 45m$114–189Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
19h 23m$184–449Drive 693.1 mi
- Drive from Lanham to Chicagocar 693.1 mi
11h 54m$127–183Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- 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 Midway International Airport
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
4h 36m$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 39m$186–910Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend, train
- 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 South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
7h 5m$108–572
Lanham to Chicago by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lanham to Chicago is to bus which costs $110 - $190 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 648 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 $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $450 and takes 19h 23m, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $320 and takes 4h 36m.
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 $110–180 and the journey takes 17h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–440 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 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
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 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
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
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Lanham to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Lanham. It is currently 10:46 PM in Lanham and 9:46 PM 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 54m to drive from Lanham to Chicago.
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