There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Cadillac by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Cadillactaxi
4h 2m$178–375Drive 270.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Cadillaccar 270.8 mi
4h 25m$45–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Cadillacbus It 80
7h 49m$115–189Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Cadillacbus It 80
7h 49m
Chicago to Cadillac by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Cadillac is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Cadillac is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 2m and costs $170 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Cadillac. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Cadillac via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Chicago and Cadillac is 249 miles. The road distance is 272.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Cadillac without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 49m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Chicago to Cadillac, including transfers.
Chicago to Cadillac bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Cadillac bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Cadillac is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:24 AM in Chicago and 11:24 AM in Cadillac.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Cadillac is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Chicago to Cadillac.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cadillac, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Cadillac via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Grand Rapids in around 7h 49m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Cadillac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Cadillac
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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