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How to get fromChicago to Gaithersburgby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Gaithersburg by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planeORD - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
    4h 31m
    $116–666

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)planeMDW - BWI
    2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus
    5h 34m
    $80–427

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville AmtraktrainFloridian
    16h 43m
    $113–269

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Frederick Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus515
    17h 33m
    $97–142

  5. Drive 667.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Gaithersburgcar667.2 mi
    11h 18m
    $122–176

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planeMDW - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway
    4h 12m
    $146–866

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planeORD - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
    5h 12m
    $156–770

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)planeORD - BWI
    2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus
    6h 3m
    $84–347

  9. Train to South Bend, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planeSBN - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
    6h 5m
    $117–629

Chicago to Gaithersburg by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $110–270 and the journey takes 16h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave via Frederick Marc Station, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay K in around 17h 33m.

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