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How to get fromGrayling to Chicagoby taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Grayling to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Taxi to Traverse City, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Grayling to Traverse-City-Airport-TVCtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TVC - ORD
    3h 19m
    $193–436

  2. Drive to Mbs International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grayling to Mbs International Airport (MBS)car car
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBS - ORD
    3h 57m
    $50–271

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grayling to East Lansingbus bus It 55
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    8h 21m
    $136–228

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grayling to East Lansingbus bus It 55
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 21m

  5. Drive  328.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grayling to Chicagocar car 328.4 mi
    5h 27m
    $60–87

  6. Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Grayling to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car car
    2. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBL - ORD
    4h 34m
    $110–221

Grayling to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Grayling to Chicago Union Station via East Lansing and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 8h 21m.

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