The average train between Chicago and Baltimore takes 18h 12m and the fastest train takes 17h 52m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Baltimore. 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 6 times a week between Chicago and Baltimore. The earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Baltimore at 1:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 18h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Baltimore. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Baltimore station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.
Chicago to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Baltimore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Book your Chicago to Baltimore train tickets online with Amtrak, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chicago and Baltimore is 972.8 km. The road distance is 1,301 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Baltimore Penn Station via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 18h 1m.
