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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Ellicott City takes 20h 21m and the fastest bus takes 18h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Ellicott City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 21m
Duration
770 mi
Distance
$162
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chicago to Ellicott City bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Ellicott City. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Ellicott City at 1:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and take an average of 20h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit21h 58m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit18h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit21h 58m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit18h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit21h 58m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit18h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit21h 58m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit18h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit21h 58m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit18h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit22h 22m • 2 changes
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    Greyhound USAMaryland TransitMaryland Transit19h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Ellicott City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chicago to Ellicott City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 769.7 mi
  • Duration: 20h 21m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–200 and the journey takes 17h 45m.

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