There are 6 ways to get from Charlevoix to Chicago by car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Charlevoix to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
4h 45m$111–223Bus, line 14 bus to Traverse City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlevoix to Traverse Citybus
- Take the bus from Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14 to Cherry Capital Airportbus
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
6h 41m$45–272Bus, train
- Take the bus from Charlevoix to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
10h 38m$129–209Drive 352 mi
- Drive from Charlevoix to Chicagocar 352 mi
6h 7m$65–93Bus to Pellston, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Charlevoix to Pellstonbus
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PLN - MDW
8h 42m$72–386Bus
- Take the bus from Charlevoix to Grand Rapidsbus It 81
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 38m
Charlevoix to Chicago by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlevoix to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Charlevoix to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $110 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlevoix to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Charlevoix and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Charlevoix and Chicago is 305 miles. The road distance is 354 miles.
The best way to get from Charlevoix to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 38m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Charlevoix to Chicago, including transfers.
Charlevoix to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Charlevoix station.
Charlevoix to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Chicago is 1h behind Charlevoix. It is currently 7:06 AM in Charlevoix and 6:06 AM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlevoix to Chicago is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Charlevoix to Chicago.
What companies run services between Charlevoix, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Charlevoix to Chicago Union Station via Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station in around 10h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit, Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Charlevoix to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Charlevoix to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Charlevoix to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–25
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Charlevoix to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 231-941-2324
- Website
- bata.net
Bus from Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14 to Cherry Capital Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.bata.net/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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