What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Southgate?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Southgate is to bus via Ann Arbor which costs $40 - $90 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Southgate?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Southgate is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Southgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Southgate. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Dix & Northline via Dearborn Transit Center Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Chicago to Southgate?

The distance between Chicago and Southgate is 281 miles. The road distance is 274.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Southgate without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Southgate without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $85 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Southgate?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chicago to Southgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Southgate bus from?

Chicago to Southgate bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Southgate?

The best way to get from Chicago to Southgate is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Chicago to Southgate bus arrive?

Chicago to Southgate bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Southgate?

Southgate is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:30 AM in Chicago and 5:30 AM in Southgate.

Can I drive from Chicago to Southgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Southgate is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Chicago to Southgate.

Where can I stay near Southgate?

There are 373+ hotels available in Southgate.

Chicago to Southgate - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Southgate by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborntrain Wolverine
6h 7m
$86–171
Bus via Ann Arbor
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus Greyhound US0160
2. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus 8000 / ...
8h 17m
$44–87
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 7m
$96–139
Drive 272.8 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Southgatecar 272.8 mi
4h 35m
$50–72
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, line 160 bus
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3. Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center Bay 3 to Dix & Northlinebus
4h 58m
$76–499
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, line 160 bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
2. Take the bus from Dearborn Transit Center Bay 3 to Dix & Northlinebus
5h 25m
$156–419
Train to South Bend, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
6h 24m
$77–468
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
6h 23m
$112–671
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus, bus, line 125 bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
2. Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rdbus
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Metro Airport Evans Terminal to Fort & Northlinebus
8h 11m
$78–476
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, bus, line 830 bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
2. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Michigan & 3rd to Dix & Northlinebus
7h 17m
$52–301

Chicago to Southgate by train and bus (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.4 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Southgate, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn twice a week. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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