There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Onaway by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
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, taxi
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Gaylordbus
- Take the taxi from Gaylord to Onawaytaxi
10h 10m$285–411Drive 391 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Onawaycar 391 mi
6h 48m$72–104Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane MDW - PLN
- Take the taxi from Pellston (PLN) to Onawaytaxi
9h 7m$202–595Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Gaylordbus
- Take the taxi from Gaylord to Onawaytaxi
10h 15mTrain, bus, taxi via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Alansonbus
- Take the taxi from Alanson to Onawaytaxi
11h 58m$233–350Bus, taxi via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Alansonbus
- Take the taxi from Alanson to Onawaytaxi
11h 58mFly Chicago Midway International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane MDW - APN
- Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Onawaycar
9h 35m$82–440Fly 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 Onawaycar
6h 30m$120–240Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane ORD - MBS
- Take the bus from Bay City to Rogers Citybus
8h 54m$166–440
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Onaway is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Onaway is to fly and drive which takes 6h 30m and costs $120 - $240.
The distance between Chicago and Onaway is 432 miles. The road distance is 393.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Onaway without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 10h 10m and costs $280 - $420.
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Chicago to Onaway, including transfers.
Onaway is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 3:33 PM in Chicago and 4:33 PM in Onaway.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Onaway is 393 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Chicago to Onaway.
There are five+ hotels available in Onaway.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Onaway, MI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Onaway. However, you can take the train to East Lansing Amtrak Station, walk to East Lansing, take the bus to Gaylord, then take the taxi to Onaway. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Onaway in around 6h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- 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 East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- 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 East Lansing to Gaylord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Gaylord
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Alanson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Alanson
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City to Rogers City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- 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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