There are 8 ways to get from Laurel to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the train from LAUREL MARC sb to COLLEGE PARK MARC sbtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
4h 41m$139–868Line 502 bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Laurel Bowie Rd / Morris Dr to Arundel Mills Mallbus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BWI - ORD
5h 20m$69–352Train
- Take the train from LAUREL MARC sb to ROCKVILLE MARC wbtrain Marc
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 7m$182–449Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
19h 15m$113–185Drive 689.6 mi
- Drive from Laurel to Chicagocar 689.6 mi
11h 50m$126–182Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from LAUREL MARC sb to COLLEGE PARK MARC sbtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
4h 34m$109–618Line 502 bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Laurel Bowie Rd / Morris Dr to Arundel Mills Mallbus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
5h 5m$129–312Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/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 42m$188–917
Laurel to Chicago by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laurel to Chicago is to bus which costs $110 - $190 and takes 19h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Laurel to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Laurel to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Laurel and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Laurel to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from LAUREL MARC sb and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.
The distance between Laurel and Chicago is 657 miles. The road distance is 693.6 miles.
The best way to get from Laurel to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs $180 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Laurel to Chicago, including transfers.
Laurel to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Laurel to Chicago train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from LAUREL MARC sb station.
The best way to get from Laurel to Chicago is to train which takes 19h 7m and costs $180 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 19h 15m.
What companies run services between Laurel, MD, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a train from LAUREL MARC sb to Chicago Union Station via Rockville Amtrak in around 19h 7m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from LAUREL MARC sb to COLLEGE PARK MARC sb
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Train from LAUREL MARC sb to ROCKVILLE MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from LAUREL MARC sb to COLLEGE PARK MARC sb
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
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
Laurel to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Laurel. It is currently 1:42 AM in Laurel and 12:42 AM in Chicago.
Laurel to Chicago train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at ROCKVILLE MARC wb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laurel to Chicago is 694 miles. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Laurel to Chicago.
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