There are 5 ways to get from Garrett to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
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- Take the train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
3h 36m$81–137Drive 156.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Garrett to Chicagocar 156.5 mi
3h 13m$29–42Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 36m$86–117Taxi to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Garrett to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)taxi
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
2h 40m$109–317Drive to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly
- Drive from Garrett to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOcar
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
3h 53m$44–236
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Garrett to Chicago is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Garrett to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 40m and costs $100 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Garrett station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Garrett station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Garrett and Chicago is 166 miles. The road distance is 157.4 miles.
The best way to get from Garrett to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Garrett to Chicago, including transfers.
Garrett to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
Garrett to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Waterloo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Garrett to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Garrett, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice a week. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- 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 Waterloo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Deluxe Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1-260-426-8555
- Website
- deluxetaxifortwayne.net
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More Questions & Answers
Garrett to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Garrett. It is currently 2:37 PM in Garrett and 1:37 PM in Chicago.
Garrett to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Garrett to Chicago is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Garrett to Chicago.
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