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

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There are 7 ways to get from Alpena to Chicago by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus bus 1485
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    10h 59m
    $115–232

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane APN - ORD
    4h 39m
    $71–299

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Flint Amtrakbus bus 1485
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 59m
    $135–212

  4. Drive 414.6 mi

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

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

    1. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane APN - MDW
    7h 12m
    $86–379

  6. Bus via Southfield

    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Southfield, MI Greyhoundbus bus 1485
    2. Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    13h 59m
    $85–162

  7. Bus to Pellston, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alpena to Cheboygan, MIbus bus
    2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PLN - ORD
    5h 32m
    $125–372

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 440.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from Alpena to Chicago Union Station via Alpena and Flint Amtrak Station in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily.

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