There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Michigan by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3h 8m$68–295Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
4h 46m$36–249Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
5h 50m$150–240Bus via Baltimore St - Southbound (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 50mDrive 281 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Detroitcar 281 mi
4h 40m$48–70Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3h 48m$90–607Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
3h 43m$40–257Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, line 6 bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavezbus
4h 26m$62–409Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
6h 5m$45–80
Chicago to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Michigan is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $65 - $300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Detroit Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Michigan. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Campus Martius - Southbound via Baltimore St - Southbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Chicago and Michigan is 247 miles. The road distance is 282.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Michigan without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Chicago to Michigan, including transfers.
Chicago to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $65 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 5h 50m, you could also bus via Baltimore St - Southbound, which costs and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Michigan, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cherry/Cesar Chavez
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Michigan is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:21 PM in Chicago and 3:21 PM in Michigan.
Chicago to Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Michigan is 283 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Chicago to Michigan.
Book your Chicago to Michigan bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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