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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)plane plane ORD - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 38m
    $116–666

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SBN - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 13m
    $97–279

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    16h 48m
    $213–458

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Frederick Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Frederick Marc Station to SHADY GROVE & stationbus bus 515
    17h 42m
    $114–217

  5. Drive 667.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Gaithersburgcar car 667.2 mi
    11h 25m
    $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 subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 17m
    $166–966

  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)plane plane ORD - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    5h 12m
    $376–620

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MDW - BWI
    2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus
    5h 34m
    $104–607

  9. 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)plane plane ORD - BWI
    2. Take the bus from BWI INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL wb LOWER LEVEL to Gaithersburg Park & Ridebus bus
    6h 3m
    $124–487

Chicago to Gaithersburg by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $210–460 and the journey takes 16h 41m. 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 L in around 17h 42m.

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