There are 5 ways to get from Grayling to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Traverse City, fly
best- Take the taxi from Grayling to Traverse-City-Airport-TVCtaxi
- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane TVC - ORD
3h 18m$193–416Drive 328.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grayling to Chicagocar 328.4 mi
5h 27m$60–87Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grayling to East Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 26m$70–158Bus
- Take the bus from Grayling to Jackson Transportationbus 1488
- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
10h 30m$61–121Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
- Drive from Grayling to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car
- Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MBL - ORD
4h 25m$60–161
Grayling to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grayling to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Grayling to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $190 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Grayling to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Grayling and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Jackson Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Grayling and Chicago is 292 miles. The road distance is 330.3 miles.
The best way to get from Grayling to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 26m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Grayling to Chicago, including transfers.
Grayling to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grayling station.
Grayling to Chicago bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Jackson Transportation station.
Chicago is 1h behind Grayling. It is currently 1:45 AM in Grayling and 12:45 AM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Grayling to Chicago is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Grayling to Chicago.
What companies run services between Grayling, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Grayling to Chicago Bus Station via Jackson Bus Stop in around 10h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Grayling to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grayling to Jackson Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
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