There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Rives Junction by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 50m$111–154Drive 211.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Rives Junctioncar 211.2 mi
3h 38m$39–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain Wolverine
4h 18m$105–189Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the taxi from Lansing-Airport-LAN to Rives Junctiontaxi
3h 34m$168–595Bus via Jackson Bus Stop (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 24m$72–115Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Drive from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Rives Junctioncar
4h 22m$54–304Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain
5h 53m$196–567
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rives Junction is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rives Junction is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 34m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Rives Junction station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Jackson Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Rives Junction station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Jackson Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Chicago and Rives Junction is 226 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rives Junction without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Chicago to Rives Junction, including transfers.
Chicago to Rives Junction bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Rives Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rives Junction is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rives Junction, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station twice a week. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
iCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 517-215-7910
- Website
- icablansing.com
Payless Taxi
- Phone
- +1 517-803-4994
- Website
- payless-taxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Rives Junction bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson Station.
Rives Junction is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:19 AM in Chicago and 2:19 AM in Rives Junction.
Chicago to Rives Junction train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Jackson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rives Junction is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Chicago to Rives Junction.
There are 36+ hotels available in Rives Junction.







