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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ellicott City and Chicago takes 21h 1m 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.

21h 1m
Duration
758 mi
Distance
$164
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ellicott City to Chicago bus times

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 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA20h 3m • 2 changes
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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA22h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA20h 3m • 2 changes
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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA22h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA20h 12m • 2 changes
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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA21h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA19h 52m • 2 changes
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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA21h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA20h 3m • 2 changes
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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA22h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA20h 3m • 2 changes
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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA22h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Maryland TransitMaryland TransitGreyhound USA20h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Ellicott City to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 758.1 mi
  • Duration: 21h 1m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–200 and the journey takes 18h 40m.

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