There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Spring Arbor by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Stationtrain Wolverine
3h 32m$91–160Drive 200.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Spring Arborcar 200.8 mi
3h 29m$37–53Bus via Albion Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Albion Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 32m$97–135Fly, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane ORD - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportationbus
6h 11m$102–519Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 23m$63–101
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Spring Arbor is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Spring Arbor is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Spring Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Albion Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Spring Arbor station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Albion Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Chicago and Spring Arbor is 198 miles. The road distance is 202 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Spring Arbor without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chicago to Spring Arbor, including transfers.
Chicago to Spring Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Spring Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Spring Arbor is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Albion Station, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Spring Arbor, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Albion Station once a week. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Capital Region International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
- 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
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- 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 Albion Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Lansing, MI to Jackson Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Spring Arbor bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albion Station.
Spring Arbor is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:34 AM in Chicago and 7:34 AM in Spring Arbor.
Chicago to Spring Arbor train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albion Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Spring Arbor is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Chicago to Spring Arbor.
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