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How to get fromChicago to Idlewildby train, bus, taxi, car, plane or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Reed City, MIbus bus 1484
    6h 30m
    $81–173

  2. Drive 243.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Idlewildcar car 243.6 mi
    4h 31m
    $45–65

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Big Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Big Rapids to Idlewildtaxi taxi
    7h
    $109–207

  4. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Idlewildtaxi taxi
    4h 8m
    $208–305

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Reed City, MIbus bus 1484
    7h 24m
    $74–146

  6. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    2. Take the taxi from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Idlewildtaxi taxi
    4h 8m
    $142–265

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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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, MI and Reed City, MI in around 7h 24m.

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