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How to get fromChicago to Graylingby plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Traverse City, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ORD - TVC
    2. Take the taxi from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Graylingtaxi taxi
    4h 2m
    $198–465

  2. Fly to Mbs International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane ORD - MBS
    2. Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Graylingcar car
    4h 47m
    $56–292

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing to Graylingbus bus It 54
    8h 45m
    $139–225

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing to Graylingbus bus It 54
    8h 50m

  5. Drive  328.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Graylingcar car 328.3 mi
    5h 27m
    $60–87

  6. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Graylingcar car
    5h 17m
    $110–222

Chicago to Grayling by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Grayling via East Lansing Amtrak Station and East Lansing in around 8h 50m.

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