There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Cheboygan by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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 via Flint
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Flint to Bay Citybus
- Take the bus from Bay City to Cheboyganbus
13h 13m$184–304Drive 395.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Cheboygancar 395.1 mi
6h 43m$73–105Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane MDW - PLN
8h 43m$138–515Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus It 54
13h 15mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus It 80
14h 4m$142–242Bus via Grand Rapids
- 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 St. Ignacebus It 80
14h 4mFly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
7h 13m$118–385Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Cheboygancar
6h 26m$122–240
Chicago to Cheboygan by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Cheboygan is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Cheboygan is to fly and drive which takes 6h 26m and costs $120 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Cheboygan. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Cheboygan via East Lansing and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Chicago and Cheboygan is 517 miles. The road distance is 397.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Cheboygan without a car is to train and bus via Flint which takes 13h 13m and costs $180 - $310.
It takes approximately 13h 13m to get from Chicago to Cheboygan, including transfers.
Chicago to Cheboygan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Cheboygan is to fly which takes 8h 43m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 15m.
Chicago to Cheboygan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Cheboygan is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:26 PM in Chicago and 5:26 PM in Cheboygan.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cheboygan, MI, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Cheboygan via East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, and St. Ignace in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- 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 Flint to Bay City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Cheboygan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Cheboygan is 397 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Chicago to Cheboygan.
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