There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Birch Run by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak StationBlue Water
5h 32m$98–194Drive 280 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Birch Run280 mi
4h 46m$52–74Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to FlintFlixBus 2552
6h 55m$115–160Fly to Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)ORD - FNT
3h 26m$108–350Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MI1483
10h 15m$129–216Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)ORD - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Birch Run
3h 53m$112–355
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Birch Run is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Birch Run is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $100 - $350.
The distance between Chicago and Birch Run is 276 miles. The road distance is 281.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Birch Run without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Chicago to Birch Run, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Birch Run is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $350 and takes 3h 26m.
Birch Run is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:32 PM in Chicago and 4:32 PM in Birch Run.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Birch Run is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Chicago to Birch Run.
There are 32+ hotels available in Birch Run.
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 $30–120 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint twice daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 6h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Flint, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
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