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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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
5h 32m$148–243Drive 280 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Birch Runcar 280 mi
4h 50m$52–74Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 37m$163–219Fly to Bishop International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3h 26m$112–370Bus via Flint (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
6h 55m$108–150Fly to Mbs International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Birch Runtaxi
3h 54m$78–335
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 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Birch Run is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $110 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Birch Run station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Birch Run station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
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 $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Chicago to Birch Run, including transfers.
Chicago to Birch Run bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Birch Run train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Birch Run is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $220 and takes 5h 37m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $370 and takes 3h 26m.
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 $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Birch Run bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Birch Run is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:14 PM in Chicago and 4:14 PM in Birch Run.
Chicago to Birch Run train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Flint Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Birch Run is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Chicago to Birch Run.
There are 25+ hotels available in Birch Run.