There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak StationBlue Water
3h 55m$30–120Drive 219.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway219.7 mi
3h 42m$41–58Fly to Bishop International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)ORD - FNT
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
5h 30m$80–360Fly to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)ORD - LAN
5h 24m$52–339
Chicago Union Station to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Capital Area Multimodal Gateway is 208 miles. The road distance is 221 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $120.
The train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station takes 3h 55m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chicago Union Station to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $340 and takes 5h 24m.
Capital Area Multimodal Gateway is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 10:07 AM in Chicago Union Station and 11:07 AM in Capital Area Multimodal Gateway.
Chicago Union Station to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) twice daily.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Capital Area Multimodal Gateway.
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