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How to get fromChicago to Birch Runby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Birch Run by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    5h 32m
    $137–235

  2. Drive 280 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Birch Runcar car 280 mi
    4h 50m
    $52–74

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 37m
    $149–210

  4. Fly to Bishop International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3h 27m
    $108–350

  5. Bus via Flint (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus bus FlixBus 2552
    6h 55m
    $104–144

  6. Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    2. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Birch Runtaxi taxi
    3h 56m
    $112–355

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $80–130 and the journey takes 5h 8m.

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