There are 11 ways to get from Maryland to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
4h 12m$124–307Fly 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 41m$64–357Train via Rockville
- Take the train from Camden Station Marc to ROCKVILLE MARC wbtrain Marc
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
19h 33m$192–491Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
19h 47m$122–192Drive 690.6 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Chicagocar 690.6 mi
11h 49m$126–183Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
4h 13m$106–611Fly 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 37m$136–861Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the subway from Metro Center, 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 17m$186–910Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend, train
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/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
6h 42m$108–572Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
20h 22m$124–202Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
27h 1m$242–602
Maryland to Illinois by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maryland to Illinois is to bus which costs $120 - $200 and takes 19h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Maryland to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $120 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Maryland to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Maryland station to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Camden Station Marc and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 33m.
The distance between Maryland and Illinois is 633 miles. The road distance is 694.6 miles.
The best way to get from Maryland to Illinois without a car is to train via Rockville which takes 19h 33m and costs $190 - $500.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Maryland to Illinois, including transfers.
Maryland to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Maryland to Illinois train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Camden Station Marc.
The best way to get from Maryland to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $120 - $310. Alternatively, you can train via Rockville, which costs $190 - $500 and takes 19h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 19h 47m.
What companies run services between Maryland, USA and Illinois, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Camden Station Marc to Chicago Union Station via Rockville Amtrak in around 19h 33m.
- 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
- $80–460
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Saturday
- 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 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Camden Station Marc to ROCKVILLE MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Maryland to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois is 1h behind Maryland. It is currently 3:28 PM in Maryland and 2:28 PM in Illinois.
Maryland to Illinois train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at ROCKVILLE MARC wb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maryland to Illinois is 695 miles. It takes approximately 11h 49m to drive from Maryland to Illinois.
There are 1304+ hotels available in Illinois.