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How to get fromAlpena to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alpena to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane APN - MDW
    6h 47m
    $86–379

  2. Fly Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane APN - ORD
    4h 48m
    $71–309

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to Flintbus bus
    3. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    11h 54m
    $182–301

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to Flintbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    11h 54m

  5. Drive  414.6 mi

    1. Drive from Alpena to Chicagocar car 414.6 mi
    7h 19m
    $76–110

  6. Bus to Mbs International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Bay Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBS - ORD
    7h 5m
    $90–332

Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Alpena, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alpena to Chicago Union Station via Alpena, Bay City, Flint, and Flint Amtrak Station in around 11h 54m.

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