There are 7 ways to get from Alpena to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane APN - ORD
4h 27m$76–329Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus 1485
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
10h 59m$110–232Bus
- Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus 1485
- Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 59m$125–192Drive 414.6 mi
- Drive from Alpena to Chicagocar 414.6 mi
7h 19m$76–110Fly Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane APN - MDW
4h 14m$81–369Bus to Pellston, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Alpena to Cheboygan, MIbus
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PLN - ORD
5h 32m$131–402Bus via Southfield
- Take the bus from Alpena to Southfield, MI Greyhoundbus 1485
- Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
13h 59m$85–162
Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alpena to Chicago is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Alpena to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $80 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Alpena to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Alpena and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Flint Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
The distance between Alpena and Chicago is 333 miles. The road distance is 417 miles.
The best way to get from Alpena to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 59m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Alpena to Chicago, including transfers.
Alpena to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Alpena station.
The best way to get from Alpena to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $75 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 10h 59m.
Alpena to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint Amtrak station.
Chicago is 1h behind Alpena. It is currently 5:26 AM in Alpena and 4:26 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Alpena, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta flies from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alpena to Chicago Union Station via Alpena and Flint Amtrak Station in around 10h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Cheboygan, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alpena to Southfield, MI Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Alpena to Chicago is 417 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Alpena to Chicago.
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