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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Southgate is to bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 34m.

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 34m 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 Bus Station and arriving at Dix & Northline via Michigan & 3rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

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 11m and costs $45 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Train or bus from Chicago to Southgate?

The best way to get from Chicago to Southgate is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Chicago to Southgate bus arrive?

Chicago to Southgate bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Southgate?

Southgate is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:40 PM in Chicago and 9:40 PM in Southgate.

Can I drive from Chicago to Southgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Southgate is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Chicago to Southgate.

Where can I stay near Southgate?

There are 214+ 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 (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, bus (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 11m
$47–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
7h 34m
$36–80
Drive 272.8 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Southgatecar 272.8 mi
4h 34m
$50–72
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, line 160 bus
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
3. Take the bus from Dearborn TC Bay 3 to Dix & Northlinebus
4h 53m
$56–379
Bus via Chicago (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
10h 23m
$50–107
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 TC Bay 3 to Dix & Northlinebus
5h 23m
$116–349
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 31m
$77–458
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 29m
$338–672
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 12m
$54–302
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 North Terminal to Fort St & Northlinebus
8h 7m
$62–396

Chicago to Southgate by train and bus (Amtrak)

21Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.4 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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 $45–130 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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