There are 10 ways to get from Baltimore to Evanston by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
- Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Mainsubway
5h 3m$91–502Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h$142–257Train via Washington
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
20h 37m$226–1,045Drive 703.2 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Evanstoncar 703.2 mi
12h 9m$129–186Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
5h 40m$160–1,471Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BWI - ORD
5h 39m$108–302Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
6h 12m$102–1,121Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
6h 50m$380–866Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
20h 16m$116–211Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
26h 51m$281–601
Baltimore to Evanston by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Evanston is to bus via Harrisburg which costs $110 - $220 and takes 20h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Evanston is to fly and subway which takes 5h 3m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Rogers & Paulina via Jefferson & Harrison and State & Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Evanston. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Main via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.
The distance between Baltimore and Evanston is 645 miles. The road distance is 707.3 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 20h and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Baltimore to Evanston, including transfers.
Baltimore to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Evanston is to bus which takes 20h and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $220 - $1,100 and takes 20h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $310 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Evanston, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–260 and the journey takes 18h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Main via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and LaSalle/Van Buren in around 20h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–260
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dayton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Harold Washington Library to Main
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–240
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–480
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Evanston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Evanston is 1h behind Baltimore. It is currently 5:12 PM in Baltimore and 4:12 PM in Evanston.
Baltimore to Evanston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Evanston is 707 miles. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Baltimore to Evanston.
There are 1940+ hotels available in Evanston.























