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How to get fromTowson to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from Towson to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    4h 59m
    $84–487

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    20h 51m
    $79–184

  3. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    20h 15m
    $106–802

  4. Drive 684.1 mi

    1. Drive from Towson to Chicagocar car 684.1 mi
    12h 7m
    $125–181

  5. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    5h 18m
    $84–347

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

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    5h 45m
    $150–1,464

  7. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    6h 5m
    $95–1,164

  8. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from PENN STATION MARC sb to NEW CARROLLTON MARC sbtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    7h 9m
    $118–768

  9. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BWI - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 15m
    $176–622

  10. Bus via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from Fairmount Rd. at Dulaney Valley Rd. to York Transfer Centerbus bus 83S
    2. Take the bus from York Transfer Center to Market St. at 5th St.bus bus 83N
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 30m
    $81–196

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    27h 12m
    $122–382

Towson to Chicago by tram, foot, train, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Towson, MD, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lutherville to Chicago Union Station via Mt. Royal / MICA, Baltimore Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Rockville Amtrak in around 20h 15m.

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