There are 9 ways to get from Silver Spring to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, 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.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
4h 20m$136–861Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BWI - ORD
5h 5m$66–897Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
16h 30m$110–180Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
18h 39m$182–436Drive 682.6 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Chicagocar 682.6 mi
11h 43m$125–180Fly 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$106–611Subway 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 16m$186–910Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
4h 50m$126–857Subway 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$108–572
Silver Spring to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Chicago is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $100 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Silver Spring Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from SILVER SPRING MARC wb and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Chicago is 645 miles. The road distance is 686.6 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Silver Spring to Chicago, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $130 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 16h 30m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $440 and takes 18h 39m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 16h 30m.
- 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 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 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Silver Spring to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Silver Spring. It is currently 7:36 PM in Silver Spring and 6:36 PM in Chicago.
Silver Spring to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Chicago is 687 miles. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Silver Spring to Chicago.
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