What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Alpena?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Alpena is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Alpena?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Alpena is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $95 - $470.

How far is it from Chicago to Alpena?

The distance between Chicago and Alpena is 443 miles. The road distance is 416.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Alpena without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Alpena without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 47m and costs $100 - $220.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Alpena?

It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Chicago to Alpena, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Alpena?

The best way to get from Chicago to Alpena is to bus which takes 14h 14m and costs $90 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $320 and takes 7h 35m.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Alpena?

Alpena is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:27 AM in Chicago and 6:27 AM in Alpena.

Can I drive from Chicago to Alpena?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Alpena is 417 miles. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Chicago to Alpena.

Where can I stay near Alpena?

There are 10+ hotels available in Alpena.

Chicago to Alpena - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Alpenabus 1485
10h 47m
$102–211
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane ORD - APN
7h 35m
$70–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Southfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Southfield, MI Greyhound to Alpenabus 1485
14h 14m
$93–168
Drive 414.4 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Alpenacar 414.4 mi
7h 18m
$76–110
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane MDW - APN
5h 6m
$96–470
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
2. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Alpenabus
7h 44m
$106–352

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) flights

10Weekly Planes

5h 50mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Alpena.

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Distance: 440.3 mi
Duration: 10h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Alpena via Southfield, MI Greyhound and Alpena in around 14h 14m. Alternatively, Delta and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) once daily.

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