The average bus between Ellicott City and Chicago takes 21h 2m and the fastest bus takes 19h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ellicott City to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ellicott City and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 2:47 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ellicott City is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Baltimore St & Paca St and take an average of 21h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ellicott City to Chicago? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Ellicott City to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Ellicott City station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.
Ellicott City to Chicago bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Ellicott City to Chicago bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
The distance between Ellicott City and Chicago is 958.8 km. The road distance is 1,220 km.
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 18h 40m.