What is the cheapest way to get from Idlewild to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Idlewild to Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Idlewild to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Idlewild to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $150 - $260.

How far is it from Idlewild to Chicago?

The distance between Idlewild and Chicago is 254 miles. The road distance is 244.9 miles.

How do I travel from Idlewild to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Idlewild to Chicago without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 7h 9m and costs $100 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Idlewild to Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Idlewild to Chicago, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Idlewild and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Idlewild. It is currently 1:37 AM in Idlewild and 12:37 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Idlewild to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Idlewild to Chicago is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Idlewild to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Chicago.

Idlewild to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Idlewild 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 Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Idlewild to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)
2. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MBL - ORD
3h 8m
$151–254
Drive 243.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Idlewild to Chicago243.5 mi
4h 31m
$45–65
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Idlewild to Big Rapids
2. Take the bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapids, MI
3. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
7h 9m
$109–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reed City, MI to Kalamazoo, MI1484
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
7h 24m
$77–138
Taxi to Muskegon, fly
1. Take the taxi from Idlewild to Muskegon (MKG)
2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MKG - ORD
3h 12m
$215–304

Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Idlewild to Chicago.

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Distance: 252.4 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Idlewild to Chicago Bus Station via Reed City, MI and Kalamazoo Bus Stop in around 7h 24m.

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