The average train between Baltimore and Chicago takes 18h 53m and the fastest train takes 18h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Baltimore 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.
Trains run once daily between Baltimore and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 2:16 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Baltimore is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 18h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Baltimore 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 train from Baltimore to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Baltimore station and arriving at Chicago station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.
Baltimore to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
Baltimore to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Book your Baltimore to Chicago train tickets online with Amtrak Northeast Regional, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and 2 other operators.
The distance between Baltimore and Chicago is 972.8 km. The road distance is 1,301 km.
You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Station via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Rockville Amtrak in around 19h 39m.
