There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Pellston by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), 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 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN)plane ORD - PLN
3h 14m$38–285Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Pellston, MIbus 1488
10h 40m$94–196Drive 378.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Pellstoncar 378.3 mi
6h 37m$69–100Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pellston (PLN)plane MDW - PLN
4h 44m$78–475Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Pellston, MIbus 1488
10h 45m$108–181Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Pellstonbus 1484
11h 34m$85–178Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Pellstonbus 1484
11h 45m$69–126
Chicago to Pellston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Pellston is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Pellston is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $35 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Pellston. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Pellston, MI via East Lansing, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
The distance between Chicago and Pellston is 313 miles. The road distance is 380.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pellston without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Chicago to Pellston, including transfers.
Chicago to Pellston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pellston is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $35 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 10h 45m.
Chicago to Pellston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Pellston is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:28 PM in Chicago and 11:28 PM in Pellston.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pellston, MI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pellston (PLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Pellston, MI via East Lansing Amtrak Station and East Lansing, MI in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Pellston, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Pellston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Pellston is 381 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Chicago to Pellston.
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