There are 7 ways to get from Grayling to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 3m$193–416Bus to Pellston, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Grayling to Pellston, MIbus
- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PLN - ORD
5h 24m$58–286Bus, 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$85–178Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Grayling to East Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 26m$100–168Drive 328.4 mi
- Drive from Grayling to Chicagocar 328.4 mi
5h 27m$60–87Drive 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 23m$110–171Bus
- Take the bus from Grayling to Jackson Transportationbus 1488
- Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
10h 30m$61–121
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 3m 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 Union Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
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 $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 3m 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 East Lansing, MI station.
Chicago is 1h behind Grayling. It is currently 3:23 PM in Grayling and 2:23 PM 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 Union Station via East Lansing, MI and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 8h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Manistee County-Blacker Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
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
- $60–130
- 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 Pellston, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- 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 Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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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