What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Idlewild?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Idlewild is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Idlewild?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Idlewild is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 9m and costs $140 - $270.

How far is it from Chicago to Idlewild?

The distance between Chicago and Idlewild is 254 miles. The road distance is 247.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Idlewild without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Idlewild without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $80 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Idlewild?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Chicago to Idlewild, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Idlewild?

Idlewild is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:47 PM in Chicago and 4:47 PM in Idlewild.

Can I drive from Chicago to Idlewild?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Idlewild is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Chicago to Idlewild.

Where can I stay near Idlewild?

There are 28+ hotels available in Idlewild.

Chicago to Idlewild - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
2. Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Idlewildtaxi
4h 9m
$142–265
Drive 245.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Idlewildcar 245.7 mi
4h 30m
$45–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MIbus 1484
6h 55m
$82–154
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus
3. Take the taxi from Big Rapids, MI to Idlewildtaxi
7h
$110–196
Fly to Muskegon, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Idlewildtaxi
4h 14m
$198–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Reed City, MIbus 1484
7h 49m
$75–129

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

$42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Idlewild.

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Distance: 252.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Idlewild via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Reed City, MI in around 7h 49m.

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